A special legislative commission studying Rhode Island’s school bus system wants to hear what members of the public think ...

The bill would cut in half the amount of allowable profit Rhode Island Energy can make off electricity and gas.

Is a $20 million boost to state coffers worth risking years of court battles — and potentially big financial losses — with ...

First-cousin marriage is still legal in at least 16 states, including Connecticut: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, ...

The "vibes" for Republicans, as they always are for a party that has just assumed the White House, are unequivocally good.

Johnston, Rhode Island, Mayor Joseph Polisena promised to "use all the power of government" to stop the privately financed ...

Legislation at the Rhode Island State House would allow school districts to opt out of certain unfunded education mandates.

Lawmakers met for a hearing on multiple bills in the works this legislative session. This act would have school ...

Since returning to office, President Trump has signed a series of executive orders targeting transgender and nonbinary people. In Rhode Island, advocates say this sparked uncertainty around ...

In 2023, the Rhode Island Legislature passed amendments to that state law to allow developers to build up to 12 units per acre on water- and sewage-connected parcels if all the units are "low- and ...

In 2023, 38 percent of Black residents owned their homes according to “The State of Black Rhode Island Homeownership Report.” ...

Senate leaders renew push on reimbursement rates for primary care doctors, saying many patients can’t find a doctor.