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US Labor Secretary dodges questions about Revolution Wind while in RI

Cranston leaders react to resignation of council president, lawyer

Newsmakers 8/28/2025: Political roundtable

McKee rebuked for installing Stefan Pryor before Senate confirmation vote

South Kingstown town councilor accused of assault heading to trial 

Cranston City Council president, lawyer resign over relationship concerns

Magaziner renews push to crack down on wage theft

David Caldwell enters race for soon-to-be vacant Providence City Council Ward 2 seat

Pawtucket employee fired over 'offensive' comment returns to work after appeal

Supporters, opponents of Trump administration's stop-work order for Revolution Wind rally in RI

Man arrested in flag-burning incident near White House hours after Trump order

Trump's attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook is likely to lead to major legal battle

Republican voter registration on the rise in RI as Democratic number slides

Assistant AG gets 6-month unpaid leave after viral video of encounter with Newport police

Nesi's Notes: Aug. 23

Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over ‘sanctuary’ policies

Trump administration halts Revolution Wind project off RI coast

New RI law requires colleges to give RAs naloxone training

McKee to sign several housing bills

Newsmakers 8/22/2025: RIPEC's DiBiase; Caprio remembered

Trump administration is reviewing all 55 million foreigners with US visas in growing crackdown

RI public media offers buyouts after federal cuts

Sen. Markey endorsed by Rep. Keating as 2026 reelection campaign ramps up

Texas lawmakers vote to change congressional map

'There's nothing to answer': McKee ignores DOJ sanctuary deadline

Paid family leave to expand in RI under new law

Cranston City Council president's relationship with lawyer at issue ahead of meeting

DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it

McKee campaign manager is out after less than 3 months

20 states and DC sue DOJ to stop immigration requirements on victim funds