On June 24, candidates for the Providence City Council filed their declarations of candidacy before the 4 p.m. deadline at City Hall. Eligibility requires candidates to be registered Providence voters residing in their ward for at least 30 days prior to filing…
Attorneys for Shekarchi have requested an emergency court hearing to address a complaint challenging his transition from the Rhode Island General Assembly directly to a judgeship on the state’s high court. The complaint contends that Shekarchi’s move violates…
Former Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi is preparing to challenge an ethics investigation related to his judgeship in court. The Rhode Island Ethics Commission convened to discuss the probe into Shekarchi’s conduct, though specific details of the al…
Rhode Island Representative José Batista announced he will not seek reelection. Serving as a Democrat from South Providence since November 2020, Batista described his time in office as "one of the greatest honors" of his life. He expressed gratitude to his con…
A Providence man who was injured in a well-known motorcycle crash on Federal Hill has declared his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Providence City Council. The incident, which drew significant public attention, has not deterred him from pursuing a role in…
Rhode Island lawmakers have passed a bill banning the sale of certain rat poisons, aiming to protect wildlife from accidental poisoning. The legislation responds to concerns raised by environmental advocates and wildlife experts, including Sheida Soleimani, Ex…
Two years after the mayor vetoed the original proposal, the Providence City Council is revisiting a new version of the 8-Law, focusing on housing issues. On Thursday, the Council's Committee on Ways and Means advanced two housing-related ordinances, signaling…
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has signed a new law extending the time frame for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits against clergy members. The legislation aims to provide greater accountability and justice for victims who previously f…
Rhode Island lawmakers are preparing for a lengthy session on Thursday night as they aim to complete their legislative agenda for the year. The General Assembly plans to hold a marathon series of votes to finalize pending bills and issues before adjourning. Le…
Providence Council President Rachel Miller has announced that she will not seek re-election, describing the choice as a "difficult decision." Miller’s departure leaves uncertainty about who will succeed her as council president and who will fill her council se…
Rhode Islanders covered by UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage plans are at risk of losing in-network access to physicians affiliated with Brown University Health. The potential disruption stems from ongoing contract negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and…
A special master has been appointed in the ongoing lawsuit concerning the Washington Bridge project to help resolve disputes over the release of emails from key officials, including former Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) director Peter McKee.…
