Ocean State Today

Analysis: Rhode Island among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Ocean State Today | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Ocean State Today shows that Rhode Island is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

Rhode Island offers free wildfire suppression training for local firefighters

By Ocean State Today | Feb 6, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is offering a training course aimed at enhancing the state's response to wildfires.

Rhode Island experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Ocean State Today | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Rhode Island Board of Elections Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 5, 2025

By Ocean State Today | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Rhode Island Board of Elections regarding the upcoming spring elections candidates for office on February 5, 2025.

Rhode Island considers options to address budget deficit

By Ocean State Today | Feb 3, 2025

In a recent interview, Rhode Island Speaker Shekarchi addressed the state's projected budget deficit of $300-330 million.