R.I. State House rotunda to remain mostly open during State of the State per ACLU agreement

The second floor entrance to the floor of the Rhode Island House of Representatives will remain closed when Gov. Dan McKee ...
ABC6

ACLU RI announces ‘victory for First Amendment rights’ as State of the State protests allowed in rotunda

The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island announced that the state has agreed to allow a planned protest in the ...
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Rhode Island celebrates its 249th Independence Day

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — 249 years ago Sunday, Rhode Island became the first of the thirteen colonies to formally declare its independence from Great Britain. On May 4, 1776, delegates gathered at ...
The Providence Journal

McKee calls RI state budget 'bad' and won't sign it. But why won't he veto it?

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee told reporters he is refusing to sign the $14.3 billion state budget passed by the General Assembly. McKee objected to new taxes included in the budget, but did not ...
Newport Buzz

Ocean State Media to Premiere ‘Rhode Island’s Wild Coast’ Documentary Series on Jan 9

Ocean State Media debuts Rhode Island’s Wild Coast on Jan. 9, exploring seagrass ecosystems, marine life, and coastal ...