Two voters’ rights groups in Rhode Island have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s vote-by-mail witness and notary requirements, saying the rule unnecessarily puts people’s health at risk during the coronavirus pandemic. … MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Former Speaker aide rejects deal in money laundering case
A former campaign aide to Democratic Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello has rejected a plea deal to a money laundering charge and instead will take the case to trial. … MORE
He’s back: Trump to re-up virus briefings amid lagging polls
One week after a campaign shake-up, the plan is for Trump to again become a regular public presence at the podium starting Tuesday as confirmed coronavirus cases spike nationwide.… MORE
Rhode Island to cut word ‘plantations’ from some documents
Gov. Gina Raimondo announced that she has signed an executive order to remove the phrase “Providence Plantations” in the state’s formal name from some official documents and executive agency websites. … MORE
Rhode Island to cut ‘Plantations’ from some documents
Rhode Island will remove the phrase “Providence Plantations” in the state’s formal name from some official documents and executive agency websites, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Monday in announcing an executive order.… MORE
Lawmakers approve plan to close $250M deficit from virus
Rhode Island’s Legislature approved Thursday a plan to close a roughly $250 million deficit caused by the coronavirus pandemic.… MORE
R.I. churches to ring bells for Juneteenth, George Floyd
Rev. A. Fred Evenson, senior minister at Peace Dale Congregational Church in South Kingstown, said a group of local churches will ring their bells at 8 p.m. and he has invited other churches across the U.S to join.… MORE
Lawmakers voting on plan to close $250M deficit from virus
Rhode Island’s legislature is expected to vote Thursday on a plan to close a roughly $250 million deficit caused by the coronavirus pandemic.… MORE
AG to review police actions; probe says fireman not profiled
Police officers who cause serious injuries or face complaints of excessive force will now be subject to investigation by Rhode Island’s attorney general, the office said Wednesday.… MORE
Lawmakers weighing plan to close $235M budget deficit
The General Assembly’s House and Senate finance committees are slated to hold hearings and likely vote on the Democratic leadership’s plan, which was released late Monday.… MORE
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