Before the new administration takes office and we discover whether the unofficial new Department of Government Efficiency can ...

While the Massachusetts Bay Colony imposed political and religious uniformity, within the first generation, Roger Williams founded Rhode Island (in 1636) as a refuge for religious tolerance.

Under the Capital Laws of New-England that went into effect between 1636-1647 the death penalty ... Hanging was the usual sentence. Rhode Island was probably the only colony which decreased ...

An affiliate of London-based Shell PLC (NYSE: SHEL) said Jan. 24 it had finalized its purchase of a 100% equity stake in ...

UMass visits Rhode Island in A-10 play Wednesday. Wednesday's meeting is the first of the season for the teams.

State DOT Director Alviti said the executive orders would halt only “Green New Deal” projects, not the bridge work.

Light shaking from the earthquake was felt as far south as Rhode Island, according to the USGS. Monday's earthquake, which ...

Neronha said that the law prohibits ICE from accessing non-public areas of schools without a judicial warrant.

FBI agents raided the law offices of immigration lawyer and Central Falls Municipal Court Judge Joseph Molina Flynn in Providence, Rhode Island, Thursday, though the reason for the raid has not ...

(WJAR) — Months after a new law took effect, Rhode Island state leaders are reacting to claims that landlords weren't given ...

Speaking at the RI House on Thursday, Consul General Bernadette Jordan said Canada and RI traded over $2 billion in goods and services in 2024 alone.