Rhode Island awards $450,000 in grants to support local agriculture and seafood sector
Rhode Island awarded $450,000 in grants through its Local Agriculture and Seafood Act program on April 9. Twenty-five recipients will use funds for projects supporting farms, fisheries, aquaculture operations—and boosting statewide food security.
Rhode Island sees 1.9% drop in documentary and stock transfer taxes collections in 2024
Out of the $5.3 billion in total tax revenue collected by Rhode Island in 2024, $16.5 million came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $16.8 million, according to the…
RIDOT announces temporary closures for blasting at Missing Move project in Warwick
RIDOT has announced temporary weekday highway closures starting April 9 for blasting work at Warwick’s Missing Move project site.
Rhode Island among 21 states allowing boys to join 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…
2024: Rhode Island’s corporation net income taxes collections were up, changing by 126.8% from the previous year
Out of the $5.3 billion in total tax revenue collected by Rhode Island in 2024, $595.6 million came from corporation net income taxes, representing an increase from the previous year, when the total was $262.6 million, according to the U.S.…
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…
Rhode Island lawmakers consider governor’s proposed millionaires tax
Governor Dan McKee’s proposal to introduce a new 8.9% income tax bracket for individuals earning over $1 million was presented to the Rhode Island House Committee on Finance earlier this week.
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management seeks seasonal staff for summer positions
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has opened recruitment for seasonal positions such as lifeguards, park rangers, and other staff to work at state beaches, parks, and campgrounds.
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…