Rhode Island.
state of the United States of America
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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America First Legal, whose founder was a former Trump policy aide, is operating as a complainant regarding state policy in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Nor'easter causing coastal flooding and power loss across Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Rhode Island House voted to ban charter schools, with the move supported by teachers unions and aimed at limiting their numbers.Well supported4 reports
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Block Island has been federally designated as rural in Rhode Island, and the Rural Health Transformation Program has been signed into law.Some support1 report
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PPL operates in Rhode Island and is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.Well supported9 reports3 developments inside
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Textron is headquartered in Providence, RI, and both Textron and Microsoft are featured as stocks for investment.Well supported5 reports
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Rhode Island Energy (RIE) appoints Michele Leone to lead operations, drawing on New England industry experience to focus on service delivery across Rhode Island.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Policy decisions affecting Rhode Island drivers are linked to Trump's policies and the ongoing Iran conflict.Some support3 reports
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A dam has been located on the Pawcatuck River system in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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A coastal storm is impacting the southeastern coast of New England, affecting southern Connecticut, southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island with warnings issued on September 25, 2026.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The town of Portsmouth in Rhode Island is challenging new housing laws enacted by the state's General Assembly.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Town of Portsmouth filed a lawsuit in the Rhode Island Superior Court challenging state housing mandates, naming Governor McKee as a defendant.Some support1 report
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WJAR reported on conditions affecting the coast of Rhode Island on September 25, 2026.Some support1 report
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GreenSight is weighing potential locations for a new plant in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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A nor'easter brings coastal flooding and high winds to the low-lying areas of Boston and Rhode Island.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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A nor'easter threatens power grid stability in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Rhode Island, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, New Mexico, and Minnesota are all currently taxing Social Security benefits.Some support1 report
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Flood watches are in place around Rhode Island and Boston due to forecasts of heavy rainfall and runoff.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Several US states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine, have passed new laws to protect consumers from ticket gouging and price inflation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The town of Charlestown relies on the resources and oversight provided by the state of Rhode Island.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Charlestown, Rhode Island, is hosting wedding and rehearsal dinner events as a venue.Some support1 report
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A partnership has been established between Brown University and Rhode Island to serve as a statewide hub for clinical and translational research focused on health and economic development.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Rhode Island and Brown University are involved in a partnership where the university hosts fellows who are assisting in Nepal, alongside general US government aid.Some support1 report
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Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation on June 25, 2026.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The National Weather Service is issuing forecasts regarding the current heat wave affecting Rhode Island.Some support2 reports
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Block Island is located off the coast of Rhode Island, a destination in the United States.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A wreck occurred near Block Island, which is located off the coast of Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Firms are litigating takings cases on behalf of owners as a town attempts eminent domain to stop an apartment project in Rhode Island.Some support1 report1 development inside
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State seized private property in Coventry, Rhode Island, for the construction of a reservoir.Some support1 report
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Gas prices are being tracked in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Roger Williams University is conducting research within the state of Rhode Island.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Advocacy for clean energy policy and court district location announced in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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A judge appointed by Donald Trump during his first term ruled on the provision of gender-affirming care at Rhode Island Hospital.Some support3 reports
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Hurricane Carol impacted the Providence area of Rhode Island, with surge reaching 7.6 feet in the city.Some support1 report
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High cost of living is impacting residents' ability to afford vehicles in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Connecticut's electric rate ranking is compared to New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, amid high bill discussions.Some support2 reports
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Excess nitrogen enters coastal waters as a pollutant in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Warren, a town in Rhode Island, is seeking an amendment to the state aid formula.Some support1 report
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Gabe Amo serves as a representative for the state of Rhode Island.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The court impacted voting rights of residents and blocked a rule regarding mail-in voting in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy tracks new high-earner surcharges and tax issues in Rhode Island, Maine, Hawaii, and Washington.Some support1 report
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RF Industries, Ltd is headquartered in San Diego and has additional operations in Rhode Island.Well supported4 reports
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Rhode Island DOT issued warnings regarding road safety standards on July 2, 2026.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Rhode Island and New Hampshire are currently involved in a competitive landscape regarding business investment.Some support1 report
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Intense rainfall caused a flash flood warning for areas in Massachusetts and Rhode Island on September 13, 2026.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Shared regional weather patterns are affecting Greater Boston and Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Frequent intense flooding impacted infrastructure in Jamestown, Rhode Island, starting June 1, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Flooding occurred in West Warwick, Rhode Island, on September 13, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Japanese black pines were planted in Rhode Island, involving a biologist from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.Some support1 report
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Staffer in Rhode Island had relatives in NYC, and OSU atmosphere changed following NYC attacks.Some support1 report
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Brian Patrick Kennedy and Stephen Moffitt are seeking re-election for a seat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives amidst a fierce rivalry.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ken Block is running for Rhode Island governor as a Moderate Party candidate, while Donald Trump links election allegations to China documents.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A platform addresses housing, tolls, and cost of living in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Hasbro, a company, is based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.Some support4 reports
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Political figures are using PACs to represent interests and influence the Rhode Island Senate.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Richard Fascia calls on the state of Rhode Island to review pedestrian safety issues.Some support1 report
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Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee is navigating political challenges as Republicans seek to gain ground in the Democratic-leaning state.Some support1 report
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Rhode Island's new property tax is affecting Taylor Swift's real estate holdings.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Taylor Swift purchased a property in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, in 2013.Some support1 report
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CRMC failed to protect waters in Rhode Island, prompting legislative intervention and a NOAA review.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Rhode Island
Recent events traced to Rhode Island, step by step- How will the slow-moving nor'easter battering the Northeast affect Rhode Island?Rhode Island faces flood watches and coastal flooding risk from nor'easterReported
- How will the creation of a legislative panel affect Rhode Island's waste management?A legislative panel is reviewing solutions for Rhode Island's sewage waste crisisReported
Around Rhode Island this week
News at the entities that move Rhode Island most-
Providence StructuralBoth Chicago and Providence are currently facing urban heat island challenges.Moves Rhode Island
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Gina Raimondo StructuralGina Raimondo was tapped by Joe Biden for Commerce Secretary in 2021, leading to early complaints from the New England First Amendment Coalition.Moves Rhode Island
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general assembly StructuralAcademic findings are informing legislative action within the Maryland General Assembly.Moves Rhode Island
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Gabe Amo StructuralYoung Kim led letters to Donald Trump from James Moylan, Gabe Amo, and Ami Bera on September 23, 2026.Moves Rhode Island
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National Weather Service StructuralOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves Rhode Island
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Massachusetts OperationalAn unnamed entity (T) is considering Keolis for a new contract in Massachusetts, while also warning about economic operational risks and providing advisory on operational costs.Moves Rhode Island
Connections
The 40 strongest of 585, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Coventry Transactional
Rhode Island, acting as a state entity, seized private property affecting Coventry for the purpose of a reservoir project.
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Providence Structural
Providence serves as the capital city and administrative center within the jurisdiction of the State of Rhode Island.
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Gina Raimondo Structural
Gina Raimondo held the formal office of Governor of Rhode Island before transitioning to the U.S. Commerce Secretary role.
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Daniel McKee Structural
Daniel McKee serves as the elected governor of Rhode Island, exercising executive authority and policy-making power on behalf of the state.
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Massachusetts Operational
The two states maintain active interdependence through shared environmental risks, cross-border market competition, functional policy coordination, and shared infrastructure challenges.
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general assembly Structural
The General Assembly is the elected legislative body that operates within the sovereign legal and constitutional framework of Rhode Island.
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Gabe Amo Structural
Gabe Amo serves as the elected representative for the state of Rhode Island in the U.S. Congress.
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Cherie Cruz Structural
Cherie Cruz serves as a State Representative in the government of Rhode Island.
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Cory King Structural
Cory King serves in the appointed capacity of Health Insurance Commissioner for the state of Rhode Island.
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Helena Foulkes Operational
Helena Foulkes actively campaigned and challenged the incumbent governor within the political system of Rhode Island.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Operational
Rhode Island is actively challenging FEMA policies and seeking disaster aid, leading to legal disputes over funding and relief.
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Department of Public Safety Structural
The state of Rhode Island mandates and provides the operational context for the Department of Public Safety.
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Gregg Amore Structural
Gregg Amore serves as the Secretary of State and top election official, holding a formal governmental role within Rhode Island.
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National Weather Service Structural
The National Weather Service provides official weather forecasts, warnings, and advisories for Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island Department of Transportation Structural
The state of Rhode Island establishes, funds, and exercises regulatory and oversight authority over the Department of Transportation, which functions as a state agency.
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Mary McElroy Structural
Mary McElroy exercises her judicial duties and issues rulings within the legal jurisdiction of Rhode Island.
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John McConnell Structural
John McConnell serves as a U.S. District Judge within the jurisdiction of Rhode Island.
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Brett Smiley Operational
Brett Smiley serves in a leadership capacity, including Mayor, operating within the governmental and legal structure of Rhode Island.
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Polymarket Transactional
Rhode Island initiated legal action against Polymarket regarding sports-betting law compliance.
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Megan Cotter Structural
Megan Cotter functions as a representative in Rhode Island, securing funding and supporting state legislation.
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Jennifer Boylan Operational
Jennifer Boylan serves as a representative for the state of Rhode Island.
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supreme court Structural
Rhode Island participates in the judicial appointment process for the highest court, and the court's rulings impact the state's residents.
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PPL Structural
PPL's operations and earnings are fundamentally dependent on Rhode Island's regulated market structure and policy outcomes.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump administration policies and actions directly regulate and influence Rhode Island's governance and operations.
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Great Britain Structural
The relationship is founded on the historical fact that Rhode Island regiments successfully fought for and achieved independence from Great Britain.
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The environmental management agency operates under the legal mandate and oversight of the state of Rhode Island.
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Arlene Violet Structural
Arlene Violet formally served as the state's Attorney General of Rhode Island.
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Chris Gabrieli Structural
Chris Gabrieli held the appointed position of chairman of the state's Board of Higher Education in Rhode Island.
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Providence County Structural
Providence County is a formally defined and eligible administrative county within the geographical and political boundaries of Rhode Island.
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East Providence Structural
East Providence is a municipality geographically and jurisdictionally located within the state of Rhode Island.
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Jack Reed Structural
Jack Reed serves as the U.S. Senator representing the state of Rhode Island.
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Sheldon Whitehouse Structural
Sheldon Whitehouse serves as a U.S. Senator representing the state of Rhode Island.
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Social Security Structural
Rhode Island's state tax structure is applied to and collected on the benefits received under the Social Security program.
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Connecticut Operational
The states actively compete for labor and resources while sharing environmental risks, infrastructure, and market dependencies.
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Westerly Structural
Rhode Island provides state funding and enacts property tax laws that govern the operation and existence of the town of Westerly.
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Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Structural
Rhode Island legislature manages and provides funding oversight for the public transit authority's operations.
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Gold Award Structural
Rhode Island legislation formally recognizes the achievements granted by the Gold Award.
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North Providence Structural
North Providence is located within Rhode Island and operates under its state laws regarding zoning changes.
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Orsted Structural
A project is underway to generate and supply electricity specifically for homes in Rhode Island.
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Jack Reed Operational
The evidence shows Jack Reed successfully leveraged his political status and actions within the political structure of Rhode Island, including securing state nominations and external funding.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
40 events- America First Legal, whose founder was a former Trump policy aide, is operating as a complainant regarding state policy in Rhode Island.
- Nor'easter causing coastal flooding and power loss across Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.
- Block Island has been federally designated as rural in Rhode Island, and the Rural Health Transformation Program has been signed into law.
- A dam has been located on the Pawcatuck River system in Rhode Island.
- A coastal storm is impacting the southeastern coast of New England, affecting southern Connecticut, southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island with warnings issued on September 25, 2026.
- The town of Portsmouth in Rhode Island is challenging new housing laws enacted by the state's General Assembly.
- The Town of Portsmouth filed a lawsuit in the Rhode Island Superior Court challenging state housing mandates, naming Governor McKee as a defendant.
- WJAR reported on conditions affecting the coast of Rhode Island on September 25, 2026.
- GreenSight is weighing potential locations for a new plant in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
- A nor'easter brings coastal flooding and high winds to the low-lying areas of Boston and Rhode Island.
- A nor'easter threatens power grid stability in Rhode Island.
- Rhode Island, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, New Mexico, and Minnesota are all currently taxing Social Security benefits.
- Flood watches are in place around Rhode Island and Boston due to forecasts of heavy rainfall and runoff.
- Several US states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine, have passed new laws to protect consumers from ticket gouging and price inflation.
- The town of Charlestown relies on the resources and oversight provided by the state of Rhode Island.
- Charlestown, Rhode Island, is hosting wedding and rehearsal dinner events as a venue.
- A partnership has been established between Brown University and Rhode Island to serve as a statewide hub for clinical and translational research focused on health and economic development.
- Rhode Island and Brown University are involved in a partnership where the university hosts fellows who are assisting in Nepal, alongside general US government aid.
- A wreck occurred near Block Island, which is located off the coast of Rhode Island.
- State seized private property in Coventry, Rhode Island, for the construction of a reservoir.
- Advocacy for clean energy policy and court district location announced in Rhode Island.
- Hurricane Carol impacted the Providence area of Rhode Island, with surge reaching 7.6 feet in the city.
- High cost of living is impacting residents' ability to afford vehicles in Rhode Island.
- Connecticut's electric rate ranking is compared to New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, amid high bill discussions.
- Excess nitrogen enters coastal waters as a pollutant in Rhode Island.
- Warren, a town in Rhode Island, is seeking an amendment to the state aid formula.
- The court impacted voting rights of residents and blocked a rule regarding mail-in voting in Rhode Island.
- Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy tracks new high-earner surcharges and tax issues in Rhode Island, Maine, Hawaii, and Washington.
- Rhode Island and New Hampshire are currently involved in a competitive landscape regarding business investment.
- Intense rainfall caused a flash flood warning for areas in Massachusetts and Rhode Island on September 13, 2026.
- Shared regional weather patterns are affecting Greater Boston and Rhode Island.
- Flooding occurred in West Warwick, Rhode Island, on September 13, 2026.
- Japanese black pines were planted in Rhode Island, involving a biologist from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
- Staffer in Rhode Island had relatives in NYC, and OSU atmosphere changed following NYC attacks.
- Brian Patrick Kennedy and Stephen Moffitt are seeking re-election for a seat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives amidst a fierce rivalry.
- A platform addresses housing, tolls, and cost of living in Rhode Island.
- Richard Fascia calls on the state of Rhode Island to review pedestrian safety issues.
- Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee is navigating political challenges as Republicans seek to gain ground in the Democratic-leaning state.
- Taylor Swift purchased a property in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, in 2013.
- CRMC failed to protect waters in Rhode Island, prompting legislative intervention and a NOAA review.
August 2026
4 events- Policy decisions affecting Rhode Island drivers are linked to Trump's policies and the ongoing Iran conflict.
- Block Island is located off the coast of Rhode Island, a destination in the United States.
- Firms are litigating takings cases on behalf of owners as a town attempts eminent domain to stop an apartment project in Rhode Island.
- Political figures are using PACs to represent interests and influence the Rhode Island Senate.
July 2026
7 events- Rhode Island Energy (RIE) appoints Michele Leone to lead operations, drawing on New England industry experience to focus on service delivery across Rhode Island.
- The National Weather Service is issuing forecasts regarding the current heat wave affecting Rhode Island.
- Gas prices are being tracked in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
- Roger Williams University is conducting research within the state of Rhode Island.
- Rhode Island DOT issued warnings regarding road safety standards on July 2, 2026.
- Ken Block is running for Rhode Island governor as a Moderate Party candidate, while Donald Trump links election allegations to China documents.
- Rhode Island's new property tax is affecting Taylor Swift's real estate holdings.
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June 2026
9 events- Rhode Island House voted to ban charter schools, with the move supported by teachers unions and aimed at limiting their numbers.
- PPL operates in Rhode Island and is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
- Textron is headquartered in Providence, RI, and both Textron and Microsoft are featured as stocks for investment.
- Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation on June 25, 2026.
- A judge appointed by Donald Trump during his first term ruled on the provision of gender-affirming care at Rhode Island Hospital.
- Gabe Amo serves as a representative for the state of Rhode Island.
- RF Industries, Ltd is headquartered in San Diego and has additional operations in Rhode Island.
- Frequent intense flooding impacted infrastructure in Jamestown, Rhode Island, starting June 1, 2026.
- Hasbro, a company, is based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.