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The Rhode Island Senate has advanced a package of gun control measures that includes a ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines, drawing fierce opposition from Second Amendment advocates.
Governor Dan McKee has unveiled his fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, calling for $14.2 billion in total spending—a 4.3% increase over the current year that critics say will place an unsustainable burden on Rhode Island taxpayers.
The Department of Government Efficiency's sweeping federal spending cuts are raising concerns among Rhode Island officials about the state's heavy reliance on federal funding, which accounts for nearly 30% of the state budget.
Federal immigration enforcement operations have increased significantly in Rhode Island since the start of the Trump administration, with ICE conducting targeted enforcement actions across the state.
The Cranston City Council engaged in a spirited debate over budget priorities during Tuesday's public session, highlighting the competing demands facing municipal government.
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