Governor McKee announces new microgrant round for litter-free initiatives in Spring 2026
Applications are now open for the Spring 2026 round of microgrants through the First Lady’s Litter-Free Rhode Island program, according to an announcement from Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Rhode Island Department of…
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Dominican national pleads guilty in Rhode Island federal firearms case
A Dominican national residing unlawfully in the United States has pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island to unlawful possession of a firearm, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda.
Rhode Island recalls animal rabies vaccine; revaccination required for affected pets
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have announced a recall of a rabies vaccine shipment after discovering that some vials may have contained only sterile water instead of…
RIDOT to shift travel lanes on Frenchtown Road Bridge in East Greenwich
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will shift travel lanes on Frenchtown Road Bridge starting February 12 as part of ongoing replacement work. Lane reductions and detours will remain until late summer while construction continues.
Rhode Island one of 21 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Ocean State Today shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Rhode Island is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.
Rhode Island awards $1.23 million in grants for open space preservation
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced $1.23 million in grants to support the protection of 174 acres of open space across the state.
How much did Rhode Island collect in state taxes in 2024?
Rhode Island collected $5.3 billion in state taxes in 2024, a 2.6% increase from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
I-95 Providence Viaduct Northbound Project completed with federal funding
The I-95 Providence Viaduct Northbound Project is complete after receiving a $60.3 million federal grant secured by Rhode Island officials.
Rhode Island listed as one of 21 states permitting boys in girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Ocean State Today shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Rhode Island is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.