On June 17, 2025, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved the state’s $13.9 billion budget for FY 2026, which includes a substantial ...

The Rhode Island House of Representatives approved a budget that includes a new tax on second homes worth more than $1 million that aren't rented out most of the year, such as Taylor Swift's $28 ...

Rhode Island lawmakers banned "payday lending," snuffed out smoking in most parts of Rhode Island's casinos and gave final blessing to a $14.3 billion state budget on their way to the end of the ...

The Rhode Island Senate convened Friday for what is expected to be the final day of the 2025 session. An assault-style weapons ban and the state budget highlight the agenda.

President of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors Chris Whitten broke down what the change would look like for those looking to sell. “For years it’s been $4.60 per thousand," he said.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee explains why he won't veto the budget, during a briefing with reporters in Providence, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (WJAR) ...

RHODE MAP R.I. Governor McKee’s uphill battle criticizing the Assembly’s $14.3b budget McKee is unhappy that the House and Senate raised taxes and fees to balance the budget.

In debate about the just-enacted $14.3 billion Rhode Island budget, General Assembly leaders said they might be forced to hold a special fall session to respond to any federal cuts or policy ...