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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Legislation to protect a federal drug discount program from drugmakers’ maneuvers passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives Wednesday. With more guardrails in place compared to the ...

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) ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Gov. Dan McKee said Wednesday that he will let the $14.3 billion state budget become law without his signature. "It taxes people and raises fees unnecessarily," McKee ...