Politics

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Rhode Island Refugees: We Are Living in Fear

Representatives of the Providence-based Refugee Dream Center and local refugee community speak out in response to President Trump's immigration crackdown.

Lauren Clem,

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Congress just banned most hemp-derived THC products. What does that mean for RI beverage producers?

THC-infused beverages were the next big scene on the local craft scene, until the federal shutdown legislation brought the industry to a halt.

Lauren Clem,

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Why Does Rhode Island Have Such a Full House?

Since 2021, Rhode Island has tried to tackle its housing shortage by relaxing zoning laws and encouraging new builds, but the results are sluggish. Our reporter, Ellen Liberman, takes a look at what's holding the state back.

Ellen Liberman,

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Addressing Trump Trauma in Rhode Island

Across the state, schools, small businesses, hospitals and more are reeling from the impact of the president's slashing of the federal budget. Can these institutions survive without government support?

Ellen Liberman,

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Exhibit A: True Crime RI Reads

Read up on the inner workings of Rhode Island’s criminal underworld in these local accounts.

Lauren Clem,

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Is Helena Foulkes the Next CEO of Rhode Island?

The 2026 Democratic primary is still a year and a half away, but one shadow campaign has already begun.

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Local Soda Company Adds a Refreshing Twist to Election Season

Yacht Club Soda takes a light-hearted approach to the 2024 election saga by reminding the public that despite differences, there is always a common ground — even if it is sharing a soda.

Alicia Maria Ortiz Alba,

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Defending the Law in Rhode Island

Earlier this year, the General Assembly passed legislation overhauling the state's Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights. But advocates and lawyers fear the new law doesn't go far enough.

Ellen Liberman,

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Bridge to Nowhere: Checking in on the Washington Bridge Crisis

The Washington Bridge crisis has driven down sales for hundreds of small businesses, many of which barely survived the pandemic. Relief may be on the way, but is it too late for some?

Dana Rae Laverty,

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Power of Attorney: An Inside Look at Rhode Island's Attorney General Peter Neronha

With his penchant for political investigations and social media burns, Attorney General Peter Neronha is relishing his time in Rhode Island's political sandbox.

Eli Sherman,