RI governor candidate Helena Foulkes calls for firing of Alviti, overhaul of the DOT

Foulkes wants to fire RIDOT Director Peter Alviti Jr. and launch a new investigation into the demise of the westbound ...

2026 is likely to be a roller-coaster year for RI politics. Here's why

Will Gov. Dan McKee keep his job amid the Washington Bridge mess? Can the GOP win one of the offices up for grabs? Here's ...

In State of the State speech, R.I. governor outlines ‘Affordability for All’ agenda

Governor Dan McKee calls for cutting taxes on Social Security benefits and gasoline, but does not mention plans for a ...

R.I. Governor McKee’s next big decision: Judges

Now that Governor Dan McKee has delivered his State of the State address and will unveil his proposed budget today, he’ll ...
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Republican Aaron Guckian joins race for RI governor, saying state is unaffordable

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Republican Aaron Guckian formally kicked off his campaign for Rhode Island governor on Monday, promising to tackle the state’s high cost of living and pledging to reach out to ...
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Will RI House Speaker Joe Shekarchi jump into the race for governor?

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — We’re two weeks from the start of the 2026 legislation session in Rhode Island and all the focus is on the future of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi. Boston Globe columnist ...