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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Farmland in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is being used for hemp cultivation.Some support1 report
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Policy decisions affecting Rhode Island drivers are linked to Trump's policies and the ongoing Iran conflict.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Kim Ahern is running for Rhode Island's top law enforcer and is opposed by Alan Gordon in the general election.Some support2 reports
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Brian Coogan, a former House of Representatives member, is running for the Rhode Island Senate district.Some support1 report
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University of Pennsylvania trains students in climate resilience solutions and the Social Security Administration announces changes to local office operations.Some support1 report
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Researchers studied the economic effects of flavored tobacco bans, which drove demand across state lines in New England.Some support3 reports
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Linda L. Folcarelli, who graduated from Johnston High School, worked for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections.Some support1 report
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A new report ranks various US states based on road condition, road miles, and infrastructure metrics.Some support1 report
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DEM restores land along the Pawtuxet River and secures federal funding for environmental upgrades in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Ham discusses Omar's immigration investigation, while Mamdani addresses crime issues in Rhode Island and Minnesota.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Rhode Island was found to excel in trail density when compared to Vermont.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration is seeking to rescind approval for an offshore wind project by Ørsted off the coast of Rhode Island.Some support3 reports
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A Republican incumbent is seeking a sixth term in a Senate district located in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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International Yacht Restoration School in Rhode Island provides hands-on training for marine and technical trades.Some support1 report
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Regent, a company based in Rhode Island, is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory.Some support2 reports
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The town of Portsmouth in Rhode Island is challenging new housing laws enacted by the state's General Assembly.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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States in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Rhode Island have provided successful roadmaps for reform.Some support1 report
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Police departments across multiple Northeastern states partnered for a multi-state traffic enforcement crackdown.Some support1 report
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Vic Mellor, who moved from Florida, is running a campaign in Rhode Island, where DSA activity is also noted.Some support1 report
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Anduril Industries plans shipyard investment in Baltimore County, seeks tax breaks, and builds autonomous systems in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc. relocated from its East Providence location to serve customers throughout Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Officials launched a campaign kickoff event in East Providence, Rhode Island, led by Terry Gray.Some support1 report
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The Rhode Island Department of Health announced the first human case of a health issue.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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In Rhode Island, the League of Women Voters sponsored a forum while the Coastal Resources Management Council's rights-of-way were protected by state law.Some support1 report
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WJAR is identified as an NBC affiliate located in Providence, Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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The Coastal Resources Management Council reported on state aquaculture sales in Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Amica Insurance provides services to policyholders in Rhode Island and Connecticut and partners with Flume for leak detection.Some support1 report
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Rhode Island residents, including politicians Jenni Furtado and Katherine Kazarian, traveled to Cape Verde.Some support1 report
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FUJIFILM Corporation maintains manufacturing sites across Colorado, Texas, Arizona, and Rhode Island.Some support1 report
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Livingston works throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Western Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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States, including Massachusetts, Hawaii, Rhode Island, and California, are testing various housing strategies.Some support1 report
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The FBI is investigating child exploitation in Rhode Island, while urban planners train students in climate resilience and historical archives are made available.Some support1 report
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Monitoring shoreline changes and sea level rise in Rhode Island involving the University of Rhode Island.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Helena Foulkes debates in a Democratic primary while Governor McKee nominates Luis Matos for the state Supreme Court.Some support3 reports
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Rhode Island College and University of Rhode Island are partnering on higher education bond measures and workforce expansion efforts.Some support1 report
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Heartland Institute released its Medicaid report card, ranking Kansas first while Rhode Island and North Carolina ranked low.Some support1 report
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A Rhode Island committee assessed severe water stress indices, prompting the Governor to issue an advisory on May 28, 2026.Well supported5 reports
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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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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 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 support2 reports1 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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What's reaching Rhode Island
Events traced to Rhode Island, step by step, newest first- Federal spousal benefit cap may alter Rhode Island's tax baseFederal spousal benefit cap may alter Rhode Island's tax basePossible
- Nor'easter brings flood watches to Rhode IslandRhode Island faces flood watches and coastal flooding risk from nor'easterReported
- Rhode Island panel reviews state sewage waste solutionsA legislative panel is reviewing solutions for Rhode Island's sewage waste crisisReported
Explainers that pass through Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a step on the way to someone elseAround Rhode Island this week
News at the entities that move Rhode Island most-
general assembly StructuralA majority shareholder proposed a new board structure, leading to disagreements over board composition.Moves Rhode Island
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National Weather Service StructuralThe National Weather Service operates from its Fairbanks office, where meteorologist Andrew Stokes works.Moves Rhode Island
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Providence StructuralThe Providence City Council advanced an ordinance proposal to ban Flock cameras, with council members Sanchez and Miller sponsoring the measure.Moves Rhode Island
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University of Rhode Island StructuralMaja Nielsen, a student at the University of Rhode Island, is conducting marsh studies in New England with Shelby Rinehart.Moves Rhode Island
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Donald Trump StructuralRussia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv while Marco Rubio met officials in Kazakhstan and Donald Trump hosted C5 leaders.Moves Rhode Island
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Department of Public Safety StructuralDepartment of Public Safety tracks wrong-way driver reports following crashes in the Valley.Moves Rhode Island
Connections
The 40 strongest of 637, 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 functions as the capital city and administrative center within the jurisdiction of the State of Rhode Island.
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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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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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Cory King Structural
Cory King serves in the appointed capacity of Health Insurance Commissioner for the state of Rhode Island.
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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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Cherie Cruz Structural
Cherie Cruz serves as a State Representative in the government of Rhode Island.
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Gabe Amo Structural
Gabe Amo serves as the elected U.S. Representative for the state of Rhode Island.
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East Providence Structural
East Providence is a municipality situated within the jurisdiction and boundaries of Rhode Island.
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Donald Trump Structural
Federal policies and administration actions significantly regulate and influence Rhode Island's governance, funding, and operations.
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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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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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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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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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Helena Foulkes Operational
Helena Foulkes actively campaigned and challenged the incumbent governor within the political system of Rhode Island.
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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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Rhode Island Department of Health Structural
The Department of Health functions as a mandated public health agency under the authority of the State 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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University of Rhode Island Structural
The University of Rhode Island operates within Rhode Island, receiving state funding and fulfilling mandates related to public service and research.
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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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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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Coastal Resources Management Council Structural
The Council operates under state law, managing state resources, approving infrastructure, and reporting on state economic activities.
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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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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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Massachusetts Operational
The states maintain active interdependence through shared regional challenges, market competition, and coordinated policy efforts.
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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.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
32 events- Farmland in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is being used for hemp cultivation.
- Kim Ahern is running for Rhode Island's top law enforcer and is opposed by Alan Gordon in the general election.
- Brian Coogan, a former House of Representatives member, is running for the Rhode Island Senate district.
- University of Pennsylvania trains students in climate resilience solutions and the Social Security Administration announces changes to local office operations.
- Researchers studied the economic effects of flavored tobacco bans, which drove demand across state lines in New England.
- Linda L. Folcarelli, who graduated from Johnston High School, worked for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections.
- A new report ranks various US states based on road condition, road miles, and infrastructure metrics.
- DEM restores land along the Pawtuxet River and secures federal funding for environmental upgrades in Rhode Island.
- Ham discusses Omar's immigration investigation, while Mamdani addresses crime issues in Rhode Island and Minnesota.
- Rhode Island was found to excel in trail density when compared to Vermont.
- The Trump administration is seeking to rescind approval for an offshore wind project by Ørsted off the coast of Rhode Island.
- A Republican incumbent is seeking a sixth term in a Senate district located in Rhode Island.
- International Yacht Restoration School in Rhode Island provides hands-on training for marine and technical trades.
- Regent, a company based in Rhode Island, is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory.
- States in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Rhode Island have provided successful roadmaps for reform.
- Police departments across multiple Northeastern states partnered for a multi-state traffic enforcement crackdown.
- Vic Mellor, who moved from Florida, is running a campaign in Rhode Island, where DSA activity is also noted.
- Anduril Industries plans shipyard investment in Baltimore County, seeks tax breaks, and builds autonomous systems in Rhode Island.
- McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc. relocated from its East Providence location to serve customers throughout Rhode Island.
- Officials launched a campaign kickoff event in East Providence, Rhode Island, led by Terry Gray.
- The Rhode Island Department of Health announced the first human case of a health issue.
- In Rhode Island, the League of Women Voters sponsored a forum while the Coastal Resources Management Council's rights-of-way were protected by state law.
- WJAR is identified as an NBC affiliate located in Providence, Rhode Island.
- The Coastal Resources Management Council reported on state aquaculture sales in Rhode Island.
- Amica Insurance provides services to policyholders in Rhode Island and Connecticut and partners with Flume for leak detection.
- Rhode Island residents, including politicians Jenni Furtado and Katherine Kazarian, traveled to Cape Verde.
- FUJIFILM Corporation maintains manufacturing sites across Colorado, Texas, Arizona, and Rhode Island.
- Livingston works throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Western Massachusetts.
- States, including Massachusetts, Hawaii, Rhode Island, and California, are testing various housing strategies.
- The FBI is investigating child exploitation in Rhode Island, while urban planners train students in climate resilience and historical archives are made available.
- Rhode Island College and University of Rhode Island are partnering on higher education bond measures and workforce expansion efforts.
- Heartland Institute released its Medicaid report card, ranking Kansas first while Rhode Island and North Carolina ranked low.
September 2026
18 events- The town of Portsmouth in Rhode Island is challenging new housing laws enacted by the state's General Assembly.
- 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 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.
August 2026
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
6 events- Monitoring shoreline changes and sea level rise in Rhode Island involving the University of Rhode Island.
- A Rhode Island committee assessed severe water stress indices, prompting the Governor to issue an advisory on May 28, 2026.
- 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.