Gov. Dan McKee had a high-profile platform last Tuesday, using his State of the State speech to assert that Rhode Island is “flipping the script” from some of the less flattering … more

STORY OF THE WEEK: Two different factors – a tougher fiscal climate and the approach of the next race for governor – converg e as Gov. Dan McKee prepares his State of the State message on … more

STORY OF THE WEEK:  The Rhode Island Senate remains the more fractious of Smith Hill’s two legisla- tive chambers as lawmakers kicked off a new year on Tuesday afternoon. Senate President … more

STORY OF THE WEEK: U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo , who turned a ripe old 37 last Wednesday, has accomplished a lot as a young man: he worked for President Obama , Gov. Raimondo , and President Biden before … more

STORY OF THE WEEK: Welcome to the 2026 race for governor of Rhode Island. Democrats near and far are largely focused on Donald Trump’s nominations and the expected impact of his new White House … more

STORY OF THE WEEK: The biggest election race in Rhode Island next month will assess the extent to which Cranston voters want change or to maintain the status quo. During a debate at Cranston West … more

STORY OF THE WEEK : While inflation, immigration, abortion rights and the future of democracy are the top issues in the presidential race, the disruption of the American economy makes for a strong … more

STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island officials plan to assemble a proposal in the weeks ahead designed to keep Hasbro in the state. Details remain unclear for now, but Gov. Dan McKee and House Speaker Joe … more

STORY OF THE WEEK : Running for office is a lot different for Seth Magaziner this time around than in the 2022 election, when visions of a GOP victory danced in the minds of Republican activists. … more

STORY OF THE WEEK The out-of-town frame on the CD2 race is mainly about how a potential win by GOP candidate Allan Fung in a Democrat-leaning Rhode Island reflects a tough national outlook for … more