Rhode Island Politics

Single mother says she will likely ask her 14-year-old to drop sports and work to watch his… Fortune10:54Rhode Island Donald Trump

Nevada, other states sue Trump admin over frozen after-school and summer program funding The Nevada Independent22:18Rhode Island Donald Trump

R.I. man arrested, accused of threatening to kill Trump, Bondi, Miller in online post Boston.com01:26Rhode Island US Crime Donald Trump

Rhode Island man faces charges after threatening to kill Trump The Independent20:24Rhode Island US Crime Donald Trump

Criminal prosecutors hunting fraud want Rhode Island to hand over voter information Democracy Docket19:35Rhode Island US US Politics

‘Good trouble’ rallies in Rhode Island protest Trump’s record on civil rights Patch18:52Rhode Island US US Politics

Arizona joins states suing Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding AZ Luminaria19:58Arizona Arizona Politics Rhode Island

U.S. judge says HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted STAT18:45Rhode Island HHS US

Gov. McKee condemns Trump administration’s move to cut education funding Patch19:05Rhode Island Rhode Island Schools

Feds arrest R.I. man for death threats against Trump and top White House officials MassLive.com19:23Rhode Island

Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91 The Washington Times17:06Rhode Island Crime Rhode Island US

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Yesterday

Criminal Prosecutors Hunting Fraud Want Rhode Island To Hand Over Voter Information Democracy Docket19:35 17-Jul-25

Why does Rhode Island hate its governors so much? Boston Globe11:31 17-Jul-25

In the last 7 days

Richard Fallon R.I.P. Reason20:48 15-Jul-25

Gov. McKee Condemns Trump Administration’s Move to Cut Education Funding Patch19:05 15-Jul-25

‘Good Trouble’ Rallies In Rhode Island Protest Trump’s Record On Civil Rights Patch18:52 15-Jul-25

Single mother says she will likely ask her 14-year-old to drop sports and work to watch his… Fortune10:54 15-Jul-25

Wisconsin and 23 other states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding WMTV 15 News03:55 15-Jul-25

Nevada, other states sue Trump admin over frozen after-school and summer program funding The Nevada Independent22:18 14-Jul-25

States sue Trump over billions in frozen after-school and summer funding PBS Online20:06 14-Jul-25

Arizona joins states suing Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding AZ Luminaria19:58 14-Jul-25

More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding The Times Colonist19:10 14-Jul-25

23 states including Mass. and R.I. sue over Trump’s freeze on education funding Boston Globe18:23 14-Jul-25

Boys & Girls Club programs threatened by Trump grant freeze serve thousands of families MailOnline11:41 14-Jul-25

R.I.P. Garth Bond National Review Online14:55 11-Jul-25

In the last month

Rhode Island man charged with threats to kill President Donald Trump, others UPI22:36 10-Jul-25

R.I. man arrested, accused of threatening to kill Trump, Bondi, Miller in online post Boston.com01:26 10-Jul-25

'It's a shame you won't get to see the end of your f—ing term': Man who threatened to murder… Law & Crime21:09 9-Jul-25

Rhode Island man accused of threatening to kill Trump, administration officials CBS Austin20:43 9-Jul-25

Rhode Island man faces charges after threatening to kill Trump The Independent20:24 9-Jul-25

Feds arrest R.I. man for death threats against Trump and top White House officials MassLive.com19:23 9-Jul-25

RI Man Charged With Threatening To Shoot And Kill Trump, Bondi And Miller: Feds Patch18:07 9-Jul-25

Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91 The Washington Times17:06 9-Jul-25

Rhode Island Man Arrested for Threatening President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, and White House Deputy Chief of… U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)16:50 9-Jul-25

Edward D. DiPrete, former governor of Rhode Island, dies at 91 Boston Globe16:30 9-Jul-25

Fake news, disinformation, political leaders drive Rhode Island Democrats and Republicans to live in different realities RINewsToday.com08:45 9-Jul-25

Overview and Live Results: Rhode Island State Senate Special Primary 270 to Win16:52 8-Jul-25

North Providence employee accused of trying to poisoning colleague with wiper fluid Boston Globe18:21 7-Jul-25

Study: New England doesn’t love President Trump — or its own governors Boston Globe14:07 7-Jul-25

Rhode Island First in Nation to Add Workplace Protections for Women Experiencing Menopause RINewsToday.com08:06 7-Jul-25

How Rhode Island finally pushed a partial assault weapons ban over the finish line ABC News12:10 3-Jul-25

R.I. poised to join N.H. with ban on deepfakes within 90 days of elections unless disclosed Boston Globe18:29 2-Jul-25

Attorney General Brown wins court order blocking Trump administration’s dismantling of Health and Human Services Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)23:01 1-Jul-25

Attorney General Clark Wins Court Order Blocking Trump Administration's Dismantling of Health and Human Services Office of the Vermont Attorney General (Press Release)20:12 1-Jul-25

Attorney General James Wins Court Order Blocking Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Health and Human Services New York State Attorney General (Press Release)18:51 1-Jul-25

U.S. judge says HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted STAT18:45 1-Jul-25

HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted, R.I. judge says Boston Globe18:34 1-Jul-25

R.I. nonprofit leader decries Trump ending temporary protected status for Haitians as ‘utter… Boston Globe18:28 30-Jun-25

In taking over Providence schools, R.I. leaders pledged drastic changes to the teachers… Boston Globe11:00 30-Jun-25

Food for starving children worldwide is still sitting in a Rhode Island warehouse. It’s a case… Boston Globe13:22 28-Jun-25

R.I. governor signs law banning purchase, sale of assault-style weapons, as advocates say more… Boston Globe18:47 26-Jun-25

Rhode Island Legislature Highlights Accomplishments for the 2025 Session RINewsToday.com09:02 25-Jun-25

R.I. political heavyweights back moderate and progressive frontrunners in New York mayoral… Boston Globe15:05 24-Jun-25

Mike Stenhouse, CEO of RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, named into College Baseball Hall of Fame RINewsToday.com09:06 24-Jun-25

Where is my Providence tax bill? Here’s what you need to know. Boston Globe20:57 23-Jun-25

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Tying Transportation Funds to States’ Cooperation With Immigration Efforts WTTW19:15 23-Jun-25

Adam Greenman is running for Pawtucket mayor Boston Globe13:39 23-Jun-25

Writer Herb Weiss attains Archive Status: A Legacy of 45 years of Advocacy on Aging RINewsToday.com07:45 23-Jun-25

Rhode Island Governor Promises To Sign Semi-Auto Rifle Ban NewsMax20:25 21-Jun-25

Assault Weapons Ban Passes RI Legislature — Now to Governor, Then Courts RINewsToday.com09:08 21-Jun-25

Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons Los Angeles Times03:25 21-Jun-25

Homeless in RI: “We’re Terrified…” says Coalition. Lacks Water, Supplies for Heat Wave. RIEMA Cooling Center list. RINewsToday.com23:49 20-Jun-25

Unmarked police cars mirror ICE tactics, Providence lawmaker says, urging R.I. governor to ban… Boston Globe22:25 20-Jun-25

Judge halts Trump order tying state transportation grants to immigration actions Iowa Capital Dispatch22:14 20-Jun-25

R.I. bill to ban smoking in casinos faces uncertain odds on final day of legislative session Boston Globe15:07 20-Jun-25

David Hogg, AFL-CIO leaders lobby for competing versions of R.I. ban on assault-style weapons Boston Globe14:36 20-Jun-25

R.I. House approves $14b tax-and-spending plan Boston Globe02:56 18-Jun-25

R.I. councilman charged with assaulting man during council meeting Boston Globe01:14 18-Jun-25

As Trump moves to cut the Women’s Bureau, a former R.I. legislator warns: ‘I think they want… Boston Globe15:03 17-Jun-25

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Latest politics news in Rhode Island including updates on local, state and federal legislature, education, housing, infrastructure, and more.

Rhode Island is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Rhode Island is represented by two U.S. Senators and two U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are Democrats as are both of the House Representatives. Rhode Island has a Democrat governor, Daniel McKee, who was elected to a full term in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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