Politics
Trump’s proposed budget rescissions targets foreign aid, public broadcasting, and global health programs drawing praise from fiscal conservatives and outrage from humanitarian groups
New Rhode Island laws will require AEDs on golf courses, expand Narcan training to lifeguards and park rangers, extend the state’s safe injection site, and formalize a 30-day wait before adult road tests
$14.3B spending plan nixes new capital projects in favor of extra money for Washington Bridge rebuild
Coyne is the first challenger to officially enter the ring against Matos, who was elected for a full term in 2022
Democratic governors walk a fine line by criticizing Trump while also ensuring federal dollars flow. The Public’s Radio political reporter Ian Donnis spoke with Gov. Dan McKee about that yesterday, along with a few other issues
But recusals will still be required on specific bills that pose a conflict of interest
With the state budget set to drop any day, Rhode Island lawmakers and advocates are in a last-minute scramble—vying for money, attention, and legislative wins on hot-button issues like taxing the rich, raising Medicaid rates, and enacting a bottle bill
For the first time in nearly 35 years, the Rhode Island General Assembly is considering a 50-cent landing fee increase at both Galilee and Block Island ports — potentially raising round-trip costs by $1 per passenger
Office of Child Advocate report highlights need for better care coordination across state agencies
43-28 vote features opposition from all chamber Republicans, 17 Democrats, 1 independent