In August, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation that will raise the state’s minimum wage from $15 an hour to $16 an hour in 2026. The legislation provides for another $1 raise in 2027. An ...

A new report proposes a major overhaul of Rhode Island's education funding to simplify the system. The plan would shift many education costs, like teacher pensions and transportation, from cities and ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Council on Elementary and Secondary Education approved a bilingual K-12 charter school proposal, but rejected a proposal for a charter high school that that offers career ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — With the new year comes new rules in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. While some laws take effect when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, others won’t be ...

Video footage of the incident shows firefighters in ice protection suits carrying the terrified pup back to shore Misquamicut Fire Department Firefighters in Rhode Island braved freezing water to ...

The newly minted Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast has the complete support of their better halves. Bravo announced during its annual BravoCon convention in November 2025 that a new Housewives ...

A golden retriever has a second chance at life after falling through an icy pond in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Tuesday. The dog, 5-year-old Phoenix, was on a walk around 9 a.m. at the Little ...

The top 10 highest paid state workers in 2025 included five URI employees, three correctional officers, and two state doctors PROVIDENCE — University of Rhode Island men’s basketball coach Ryan ...

The equity risk premium has recently approached zero, reflecting both elevated stock valuations and still-high Treasury yields. Against that backdrop, bonds have quietly regained relevance. Treasury ...

A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Prospect and the Rhode Island attorney general’s office struck a short-term deal in ...