Rhode Island’s governor said in his State of the State address Tuesday that he will propose broad tax relief in his forthcoming budget plan.… MORE
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Providence launches search for a new police chief
Providence’s mayor on Friday kicked off a search for a new police chief, announcing plans to enlist the community to assist in making his decision.… MORE
Providence man who shot officer gets 40 years behind bars
A man who shot and injured a Rhode Island police officer during an exchange of gunfire outside a laundromat in 2019 has been sentenced to serve 40 years in prison.… MORE
Democrat Dan McKee sworn in as Rhode Island's governor
Democrat Dan McKee was sworn in for his first full term as Rhode Island’s governor Tuesday, saying he has never believed more strongly in the state’s future.… MORE
Rhode Island's new legislative session set to begin
Improving Rhode Island’s educational system is a top priority for the governor and state legislative leaders as the General Assembly’s new session begins Tuesday.… MORE
Massive winter storm brings frigid temps, snow and ice to US
Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard conditions, power outages and canceled holiday gatherings Friday from a winter storm that forecasters said was nearly unprecedented in its scope, exposing about 60% of the U.S. population to some sort of winter weather advisory or warning.… MORE
Textile maker to pay US about $500,000 over foreign blankets
A Rhode Island defense contractor that sold woolen blankets to the Army has agreed to pay nearly $500,000 to settle allegations that it violated a law requiring companies that supply the military to manufacture their products in the U.S. using American labor, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.… MORE
State House homeless encampment removed after legal fight
Workers removed tents set up outside of Rhode Island’s State House on Saturday after a judge sided with Democratic Gov. Dan McKee in a lawsuit over the people who had been camping there to protest a lack of adequate housing. … MORE
Rhode Island city settles ACLU suit over political signs
The city of Pawtucket is lifting restrictions on political campaign signs under a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island, officials said Tuesday.… MORE
Adult-use marijuana now on sale in Rhode Island
Recreational marijuana can now be legally purchased in Rhode Island, with the December 1 start of adult-use cannabis sales at five state-sanctioned compassion centers under a newly enacted law. … MORE
