Republicans are promoting private school choice, while Democrats are discussing K-12 funding increases. Most governors, however, are dodging the question of how to boost student achievement through ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — There’s a new portrait on display in the Rhode Island State House that commemorates the Ocean State’s unique involvement in the American Revolution. Secretary of ...

The state investigated an unauthorized billing practice going back to 2012 when the R.I. utility was owned by National Grid PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy has reached a settlement agreement ...

Most respondents of a new survey by the Rhode Island AFL-CIO also support a ban on the sale of assault weapons, and increasing the minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2030.

The extent of injuries were not immediately known. Rhode Island State Police said the tractor-trailer driver was among the people who were taken to area hospitals with minor injuries. They also ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Rhode Island State House on Monday as part of the "Not My President" protests. Crowds marched and wrapped around the State ...

Nobody is completely remote at the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, but 11% of employees work hybrid one to two days a week. The Secretary of State’s office only has two employees with ...

Erin Stevenson leads tours at the Rhode Island State House, sharing its history and showcasing artifacts like the original Royal Charter. The tours, offered twice daily, guide visitors through ...

More than a hundred cases have been confirmed across the country so far in 2025, with some states in the Northeast reporting infections. Rhode Island has had one reported case of measles in 2025.

Rhode Island has experienced a colder winter than usual, leading to increased energy demand and higher energy bills. The state's reliance on natural gas, limited pipeline capacity, and increased ...

Centuries of flawed maps have led to a misconception about Greenland's size, which is nowhere near as big as it looks on the familiar flat world map. It's certainly not a small island: It's about ...