RI Senate Passes Bill To Ban Sale Of Rat Poisions That Endanger Wildlife

The bill now heads to the House of Representatives.

Rhode Island Legislators Honored For Supporting Mental Health

The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island today honored the legislators.

Rhode Island Governor Makes Pick For Cannabis Control Commission Chair

The nominee has been submitted to the state Senate for advice and consent.

RI State Rep's Bill To Legislate Grocery Self-Checkout Stations Passes Senate

The bill now moves to the state house.

Rhode Island Senate And House Pass Bills To Protect Women From Drugging In Bars

The bill would require bars and similar establishments to have lids available to protect patrons from having their drinks spiked.

Rhode Island AG Sues Prediction Platforms Kalshi And Polymarket

The AG said there "is no substantive difference between sports betting and ‘events contracts.'"

Rhode Island State Senate Passes Bill To Redefine Offenses

The legislation would redefine felonies, misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors.

Rhode Island House Passes Bill To Criminalize Deed Theft

The proposed legislation would give municipal officials the power to temporarily delay or report a suspicious document to the law.

Rhode Island Deputy Whip Ackerman Named Champion Of Youth By Rhode Island Boys & Girls Clubs

Ackerman was honored for her leadership and steadfast commitment to Rhode Island’s young people.

Rhode Island State House Passes Bill To Protect Tax Filers

The legislation would protect filers from fraudulent tax prep services.

Rhode Island Settles Pollution Lawsuit With Pharma Companies For $25M: AG

Toxic chemicals polluted Rhode Island’s waterways and natural resources, according to the attorney general's office.

Pentagon Dump Of UFO Files Add Intrigue To RI Sightings

The new Pentagon website housing the documents on UAPs has a decidedly retro feel.

Rhode Island Rep's Bill Package Supports Public Schools And Teachers

The five-bill legislative package is intended to strengthen and support Rhode Island’s public school system.

Rhode Island House Approves Bill To Protect Abandoned And Abused Animals

The legislation now heads to the state Senate.

Rhode Island Bill To Expand Expungement Advances

The House Judiciary Committee voted 10-5 for the bill.

Rhode Island Lawmakers Consider Youth Social Media Ban

The bill would make social media off-limits for anyone under 18.

Rhode Island To Resume Prescribed Burns On State Lands In 7 Communities

The first low-severity burns of 2026 could start this week on state lands, with notice planned a day in advance.

Providence State House Opens Rhode Island Revolution Exhibit Through August 2026

The new State House exhibit examines Rhode Island's role in the American Revolution and will stay open through August 2026.

RI State Senate Passes Bill To Cut In-State Tuition Residency Rule To 1 Year

The measure would lower Rhode Island's residency requirement for in-state tuition from three years to one year.

Rhode Island State Senate OKs Bill To Expand Expungement

The bill would enable people to qualify for expungement of up to four felonies.

Rhode Island General Assembly Marks March 31 As Japan Day At State House

Lawmakers and guests gathered Tuesday at the State House to celebrate Rhode Island's historic and current relationship with Japan.

Rhode Island State Senate Approves Bill To Keep Sex Offenders Away From Schools

If passed, sex offenders would have to stay 300 feet away from schools.

Rhode Island House OKs EV Database Bill To Help Firefighters

The bill would link DMV and fire department data on electric and hybrid vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries.

State Lawmakers Sponsor Bill To Provide Free School Meals

The legislation would provide all public school students access to breakfast and lunch at no cost.

No Kings Protests Planned In Rhode Island Saturday

The No Kings movement gained national attention last year when millions participated in coordinated protests.

Rhode Island State House OKs Knight Bill To Expand Access To Escrow Accounts

The measure would let banks offer special deposit accounts that could help landlords separate tenants’ deposits.

Lawmakers Push Rhode Island School Access Bill For First Responders

The proposal would require public and private schools to create safety plans that allow emergency access.

Rhode Island Joins Coalition Challenging HUD’s Attack On Fair Housing Laws: AG

Sixteen attorneys general are involved in the lawsuit.

RI Lawmakers Propose Portable Solar Legislation To Lower Electric Bills

The proposed legislation would allow residents to use small, plug-in solar arrays to reduce electricity costs without complex permits.

Cumberland Rep Introduces Bill to Block Online Algorithmic Price Hikes

The proposed legislation aims to prevent businesses from using personal data to elevate prices for online goods and services.

Rhode Island Bill Seeks to Protect Inherited Family Homes from Unfair Loss

Sen. Jacob E. Bissaillon and Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee introduced legislation to prevent the unfair loss of inherited family homes.

Rhode Island Bill Introduced To Make Animal Cruelty A Domestic Violence Crime

The legislation would add animal cruelty offenses to the list of domestic violence crimes.

Rhode Island Lawmaker Brings Bill To Crack Down On ‘Super Speeders’

The legislation would establish the Super Speeder Accountability Act.

Infrastructure Bank Awards $2M Grant to Narragansett Bay Commission

The grant is for PFAS detection and lab upgrades.

Rhode Island Lawmakers Propose Visual Electrical Bill Breakdown

New legislation aims to require visual illustrations on electrical bills to show component costs and improve consumer understanding.

Rhode Island General Assembly Cancels Sessions, Committee Hearings Tuesday

Both chambers plan to meet at 4 p.m. Thursday

Rhode Island Lawmakers Seek to Cap School Meal Fees

A new bill aims to ensure all public schools offer a no-fee payment method for meals and cap other transaction costs at 2%.

Rhode Island Rep Urges Arming CCRI, RIC Campus Police After Pawtucket Shooting

State Re William W. O’Brien is pushing for police at the Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College to carry firearms.

Rhode Island Lawmakers File Bills to Regulate Private Equity in Health Care

State Sen Linda Ujifusa and Rep Kathleen A. Fogarty introduced the legislation.

Rhode Island Legislators Seek Overtime Pay for Health Care Workers on Weekends

Lawmakers are sponsoring a bill to expand overtime pay to health care staff working Sundays and holidays.