Politics

Rhode Island Rep Pushes to Arm CCRI, RIC Campus Police After Pawtucket Shooting

State Rep. William W. O'Brien says college presidents are "playing a perilous game" by refusing to arm campus police officers.

Native American Prisoners Sue Rhode Island Corrections Department for Religious Discrimination

Lawsuit alleges RIDOC denied inmates' requests to practice religious traditions and obtain sacred items

How to Become a Judge in Rhode Island

The steps to submit an application for a judicial seat in the state

RI Attorney General Endorses Foulkes in Governor Race

Neronha backs Foulkes over incumbent McKee in Democratic primary

Former Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong enters Rhode Island lieutenant governor's race

Khamsyvoravong, the son of a Laotian refugee and a Providence pediatrician, frames his campaign around economic anxiety and government's failure to keep pace with change.

Rhode Island Governor McKee Faces Uphill Battle for Reelection

New polls show low approval ratings and double-digit deficit in Democratic primary

Rhode Island Community Protests Citizens Bank's Alleged Ties to Private Prison Firms

Protesters demand bank cut ties with companies operating ICE detention centers

R.I. Religious Leaders Advocate Against ICE Enforcement

Faith leaders discuss their role in supporting immigrant communities amid recent ICE actions in the state.

Providence Businesses Join National Shutdown Against ICE

Local shops close doors to protest recent immigration enforcement actions

Pawtucket Planning Approval Upheld Despite Ownership Change

Superior Court rules that new owner did not need to be present at hearing for project conversion.

Providence Grapples with Subway Plans, Beach Access, and Epstein Fallout

The Providence Journal covers a range of local and national stories impacting the city, from public safety to historical development plans.

New $70,000 Rhode Island State House Rug Has Wrong State Seal

The large floor covering will need to be repaired after the mistake was discovered.

Rhode Island DOT Interim Director to Outline Upcoming Projects

New leadership at RIDOT after former director's retirement

How Jamestown's Spinning Wheels Became Weapons in the Revolution

Everyday items had political overtones during the Revolutionary War era in Jamestown

FBI Director Kash Patel Accused of Misusing Government Planes

Whistleblower claims Patel's frequent personal travel has hampered FBI's emergency response capabilities