Lawmakers are considering legislation to allow Rhode Island Energy to sign long-term contracts for nuclear power in a bid to ...

RI's new lead-safe apartment registry law has seen low compliance rates, with only a fraction of estimated rental units ...

For years, Rep. Edith Ajello has tried to legalize physician-assisted death in Rhode Island. This year she hopes the outcome ...

Rhode Island lawmakers have an opportunity to pass an assault weapons ban this legislative session, local physicians write.

The Woman's Fund of Rhode Island focuses on achieving gender equity through systemic change by investing in women and girls.

Rhode Island lawmakers are considering legislation to end driver's license suspensions for unpaid fines and costs. Supporters argue the current law disproportionately impacts low-income residents ...

Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa and Rep. Michelle McGaw have introduced legislation to update Rhode Island’s 16-year-old broadband policy. The new bill (2025-S 0377, 2025-H 5817) aims to improve transparency ...

A 30-year-old Rhode Island man previously convicted of child molestation has pleaded guilty to enticing a 12-year-old girl ...

Rhode Island Democratic lawmaker Enrique Sanchez, who once filed a bill to allow illegal immigrants to vote, is facing a charge of driving while intoxicated.

Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a Rhode Island doctor, was deported to Lebanon after U.S. authorities found 'sympathetic photos and videos ...

Legislation recently introduced in the General Assembly would make a similar change to Rhode Island law. The proposal comes at a delicate time for Rhode Island Energy. Electric rates have ...