Jefferson Boulevard ramp closure for bridge work begins January 16
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will close a key ramp for several years starting January 16 due to bridge replacement work as part of a larger infrastructure improvement project involving multiple structurally deficient bridges
Overnight closures on Route 146 in Lincoln start January 11
Starting January 11, drivers on Route 146 in Lincoln should expect overnight delays due to construction work on the Twin River Road Bridge by RIDOT.
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…
2024: Rhode Island’s alcoholic beverages license taxes collections were down, changing by 1.9% from the previous year
Out of the $5.3 billion in total tax revenue collected by Rhode Island in 2024, $1.3 million came from alcoholic beverages license taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $1.4 million, according to the U.S.…
2025: Measles cases in Rhode Island up as of week ending Dec. 20
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Rhode Island for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Dec. 13.
Rhode Island DEM offers firefighter training as wildfire risks rise
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is continuing its efforts to strengthen the state’s wildfire response by offering an entry-level wildland firefighter training course.
Rhode Island opens sales for 2026 state beach season parking passes
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced that parking passes for the 2026 state beach season are now available for purchase.
Rhode Island legislature opens 2026 session amid budget deficit and policy changes
The Rhode Island legislature has begun its 2026 session with several issues expected to affect businesses and residents.
Rhode Island saw 17.2% increase in income taxes revenue in 2024
In 2024, Rhode Island collected a total of $5.3 billion in taxes, with $2.2 billion coming from income taxes—an increase of 17.2% compared to the previous year.
Rhode Island placed 44th in U.S. ranking for total taxes collected in 2024
Rhode Island collected $5.3 billion in total taxes in 2024, an increase of 2.6% from the previous year.
Rhode Island’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue down 15.7% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Rhode Island collected $918 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Rhode Island’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 54.8% in Q2 compared to previous quarter
Rhode Island collected $918 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Rhode Island reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Dec. 13
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Rhode Island for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Dec. 6.
Rhode Island Welcome Center on I-95 North closes for $4.1M renovation
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is closing the I-95 North Welcome Center in Richmond for extensive renovations starting January 5.
Rhode Island DEM invites public to annual First Day Hike at Fishermen’s Memorial
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will host its 10th annual First Day Hike at Fishermen’s Memorial State Campground in Narragansett on January 1, 2026.
Rhode Island sees no change in property tax revenue in Q2 2025
Q2 2025 brought in $3 million in property tax revenue for Rhode Island, the same amount compared to Q2 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
CDC 2025 Measles Update: Rhode Island’s case count rises as of week ending Dec. 6
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Rhode Island for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Nov. 29.
Christmas tree recycling event supports fish habitat restoration in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU) are continuing their annual “Trees for Trout” initiative, which recycles donated conifer trees to help restore habitat for wild…
Rhode Island collects $3 million in property tax revenue in Q2
Rhode Island collected $3 million in property taxes during the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
RIDOH and DEM end cyanobacteria monitoring for 2025; some ponds remain under advisory
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have announced the end of cyanobacteria monitoring for the 2025 season.