R.I. governor willing to give Providence schools back to city early, with conditions
Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green said they would accelerate the timeline, targeting summer 2026 to return the state’s largest district to local control.
From IG to AI, here's what Rhode Island House Republicans want to pass this year
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island House Republicans are proposing more than 100 legislative priorities in 2025, from creating an ...
Providence can get back control of its schools by 2026 if they do these things. What to know
The state has planned to maintain control over the district until 2027, but if certain parameters are hit, control could be given back earlier.
‘How’s this?:’ Mocking Trump, R.I. senator suggests renaming the Atlantic Ocean the ‘Gulf of Rhode Island’
Since Trump is busy unilaterally renaming bodies of water down south, thought we’d get started up in New England,” Democratic ...
What's the 'blue economy'? RI turns to the ocean for next wave of economic development
From subs to seagliders to torpedoes electric-powered boats, RI companies are building a cleaner future on − and under − the ...
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Rhode Island State Grange Quilts of Valor presentation
A Quilt of Valor presentation was made by the Rhode Island State Grange at the Oaklawn Grange in Cranston honoring two Grange ...
Rhode Island State House lit up for ‘Breath of Hope RI’
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — If you drive by the Rhode Island State House, you may see that it is lit up in blue, purple and green. It’s lit up in recognition of “ Breath of Hope RI ,” a nonprofit ...
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Tyler Bernadyn: What landlords need to know about Rhode Island’s lead paint laws
As Rhode Island’s focus on tenant safety continues to grow, the state has introduced significant changes to lead laws that all landlords need to be aware of. These updates, particularly affecting ...