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Governor McKee must now appoint a replacement to the state's highest court, with conservatives urging a nominee committed to constitutional originalism and judicial restraint.
More than 600 Second Amendment supporters gathered at the Rhode Island State House to protest the House Judiciary Committee's gun control package, in one of the largest pro-gun rights demonstrations in state history.
The former Moderate Party founder and cybersecurity entrepreneur says Rhode Island needs a governor who will cut spending, reduce regulations, and end one-party rule in Providence.
Rep. Seth Magaziner drew criticism after reports emerged that he attended a taping of a reality television program in New York the same week he voted against a continuing resolution to keep the government funded.
A package of seven firearms bills passed the House Judiciary Committee along party lines, drawing hundreds of Second Amendment supporters to the State House in protest.
The Department of Government Efficiency's ongoing review of federal agency staffing has resulted in notices to 340 Rhode Island federal employees, with more cuts potentially on the way.
A rare bipartisan proposal to reduce Rhode Island's middle-class income tax rate is drawing support from both sides of the aisle, though fiscal hawks warn the state must first address its structural deficit.
Legislation that would prohibit state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities has cleared committee, drawing sharp criticism from police unions and conservative lawmakers.
A bill to expand property tax exemptions for Rhode Island seniors on fixed incomes has passed the Senate Finance Committee, offering potential relief to thousands of homeowners struggling with rising assessments.
A bill to lift the cap on charter school enrollment in Rhode Island has advanced in the House despite intense opposition from the teachers unions, which argue it will drain resources from traditional public schools.
Governor McKee's proposal for a $1,000 refundable child tax credit would cost the state an estimated $95 million annually, with critics questioning whether the money would be better spent on reducing the overall tax burden.
A bill to move Rhode Island's state primary from September to June is advancing in the legislature, with supporters saying it will increase turnout and give nominees more time to campaign.
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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