Trump’s DOJ tells Rhode Island its employment practices are under investigation

PROVIDENCE — The US Justice Department notified Rhode Island on Wednesday through a letter that it is opening an investigation into whether the state engaged in a pattern of discrimination based on race “or other protected aspects” of the Civil Rights Act. …

Rhode Island General Assembly Wraps Week with Action on Guns, Health, Environment, and Equity

The Rhode Island General Assembly had a busy week, advancing a wide range of legislation addressing public safety, health care, environmental rights, and worker protections. Assault Weapons Ban Passes House The House passed a bill (2025-H 5436A) to ban …

Company chosen to rebuild Rhode Island's Washington Bridge at a cost of $339M

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced Friday that the Walsh Construction Company has been selected to rebuild the westbound side of the Washington Bridge. The contract will cost $339 million, though incentives and contingencies could bring that total cost …

Captain Cook’s Famous Shipwreck Finally Found After 25-Year Search in Rhode Island

HM Bark Endeavour (replica) at sea. Credit: Australian National Maritime Museum. In the still waters of Newport Harbor, Rhode Island, the long-lost bones of a ship lie buried in silt. For centuries, the wreck had no name. Now, after 25 years of …

Bally’s Rhode Island Casinos Could Go Smoke-Free in Exchange for State Money

Posted on: June 6, 2025, 01:06h.  Last updated on: June 6, 2025, 01:07h. Casino smoking in Rhode Island could be extinguished Bally’s Corp. runs both brick-and-mortar casinos in the Ocean State Bally’s might be willing to go smoke-free in exchange for more …

Warm weather draws crowds, boosts business across Rhode Island

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — After months of chilly weather and gray skies, the sun has finally returned to the Ocean State. Whether they’re out on the water or relaxing on land, Rhode Islanders know not to let a hot summer day go to waste. Residents and …

"Rhode Island Sound" performs in Times Square

Couldn't catch us live? Don't worry-we have you covered! "Rhode Island Sound" lit up Times Square during #FleetWeekNYC with two nights of high-energy performances, making up for the Friday night rainout with music, pride, and plenty of …

Impending funding cuts will affect public media in Rhode Island

This action, known as a “rescission request” has to be approved by a majority in the U.S. House and Senate in the next 45 days in order for it to become law. If it passes both chambers, it would have an effect on the budget of The Public’s Radio and Rhode …

What to know about watching Rhode Island FC in Pawtucket

It’s time to tax the wealthiest and invest in a Rhode Island that works for all of us

Legislation that would modestly increase taxes on Rhode Island’s highest income earners - the top 1 percent - is not only fiscally responsible, it’s a moral and economic imperative. The proposal introduced by state Representative Karen Alzate H-5473 and …