New bill would change definition of 'crime gun' in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The house judiciary committee will vote on a bill tonight that would revise the definition of a “crime gun.” Under the proposal, law enforcement would be required to submit a seized gun or two cartridge cases, or shell casing to …

Rhode Island legislators again reconsidering vehicle appraisal guidelines, looking to keep photo-based appraisals

Rhode Island legislators again reconsidering vehicle appraisal guidelines, looking to keep photo-based appraisals By Lurah Lowery on May 13, 2025 Insurance | Legal A bill is once again before the Rhode Island legislature to increase the amount of vehicle …

Rhode Island’s need for bilingual teachers is urgent. This fund could help fix the pipeline, legislators say.

Our Rhode Island public schools stand at a critical crossroads. We have the fastest-growing population of multilingual learners in the country, yet we are struggling to build the educator workforce needed to serve them. The Bilingual, Dual Language, and …

Trump administration kills $18 million composting grant, stalling Rhode Island food waste initiative

A Rhode Island food waste project poised to create jobs and cut emissions lost its funding after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reversed course on environmental justice grants. Ayurella Horn-Muller reports for Grist. In short: The EPA terminated …

Andy Cohen: 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' cast will be 'incredible' 

Health care costs in Rhode Island continue to rise, report finds

The popularity of expensive weight-loss medications and other prescription drugs along with higher hospital costs are driving up health care spending in Rhode Island – more evidence, state regulators said, of why insurers need to reduce red tape for …

Newport County teens recognized as Rhode Island’s future leaders

Three Newport County students were among those honored at the Young Leader Awards ceremony at the Rhode Island State House on May 9, 2025. General Treasurer James A. Diossa hosted the event, recognizing outstanding high school juniors’ academic success, …

Rhode Island Becomes 36th State to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam

Rhode Island becomes the 36th state, and 40th jurisdiction, to announce plans to adopt the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam (NextGen UBE), the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) announced Wednesday. The Supreme Court of Rhode Island ruled on May 7 to …

Rhode Island DEM Officers Ramp Up Patrols for National Safe Boating Week

Rhode Island Environmental Police are stepping up patrols and safety checks as part of National Safe Boating Week, May 17–23, in partnership with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada. The campaign — launched ahead of the busy summer boating …

Rhode Island Monthly Wins 24 Rhode Island Press Association Awards

Photo by Glenn Osmundson On Friday, May 9, the Rhode Island Press Association presented more than 150 awards across forty-five journalism categories. Nearly 100 staff members from a number of local outlets, including Rhode Island Monthly, Providence Media …