City leaders respond to state's plan on returning Providence Schools to local control
Providence leaders are still making their case to take back control of the state-run school district this year.
Deb Haaland, former Biden Interior secretary, launches New Mexico governor bid
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launched her bid for governor of New Mexico on Tuesday morning, one of the first major political moves for a member of former President Joe Biden’s administration ...
Why is Big Tech hiring lobbyists in Rhode Island?
TikTok, and Microsoft have all hired local lobbyists in Rhode Island. They’ve got one major goal: kill Governor Dan McKee’s proposed 10 percent digital ad tax.
What are major lobbyists doing in Rhode Island?
The heads of the world's largest tech companies have increased their presence in Washington since President Donald Trump took ...
R.I. governor willing to give Providence schools back to city early, with conditions
Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green said they would accelerate the timeline, targeting summer 2026 to return the state’s largest district to local control.
McKee confirms he is running for governor again. Here's when he will make his announcement.
While that was an improvement over a poll last summer that pegged his approval rating at 38%, McKee's 44% approval rating was the lowest of any governor in the most recent Morning Consult poll and 40% ...
Gov. McKee to announce reelection bid in early March
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is planning to make his reelection bid official on March 3. Campaign spokesman Mike Trainor told NBC 10 News that more details of the announcement will follow in the coming ...
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Rhode Island’s new flavored vape ban draws skepticism
The ban on flavored vape products was accompanied by a new tax on the products. At the heart of this effort is the state’s continued focus on safeguarding Rhode Island youth from nicotine use.