BARRINGTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Voters in Barrington will deciding whether or not marijuana dispensaries should be allowed in town this fall. On Nov. 8, ballots in the town will have a question asking voters, "Shall new cannabis licenses for businesses…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Ashley Kalus received the Rhode Island Republican Party endorsement for her bid for governor Wednesday night. Kalus, the lone Republican in the race who has taken part in several gubernatorial forums, took home the party's nomination.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The ballot for Rhode Island's primary and general elections will be taking shape over the next few days, as candidates officially declare their intentions to run for office. The window for candidates to officially begin declaring…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Ocean State was given a snapshot of upcoming gubernatorial and congressional elections, as Suffolk University and the Boston Globe unveiled data from a poll done last week. The poll shows that current Secretary of State…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - What could come next? That's the question many have on their minds in the days following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, after Justice Clarence Thomas stated birth…
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (WLNE) -- The United States Senate voted Thursday night overwhelmingly to pass the most significant pieces of gun legislation in nearly…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After the United States Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday morning, Rhode Island reacted to the decision. In a statement, Gov. Dan McKee said that Rhode Island "will always support a woman's right…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea is the third governor candidate to launch a television ad. Her campaign announced the 30-second spot called 'Underestimated' will be seen on the airwaves starting Tuesday. "I’m already…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island House leaders are set to vote Thursday on the 2023 state budget. Gov. Dan McKee released the state's $13.6 billion budget earlier this year. In the budget, the governor highlights no tax increases, school…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee released May's job report Thursday that showed Rhode Island's unemployment rate dipped below 3% for the first time in decades. The unemployment rate was 2.9% in May and hasn't fallen that low in…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Discussions will continue Tuesday in an attempt to move forward with the Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket. The cost is much more than originally slated for. Originally, the budget was set for $83 million dollars --…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The House Finance Committee will meet Thursday to discuss the fiscal year 2023 state budget. The budget was first introduced by House Finance Committee Chair Marvin Abney on Jan. 20. The committee will be considering making…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island drivers continue to get bad news. Gas prices on average across the state have jumped 6 cents just in the last day, and 63 cents in the last month.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee's office said Thursday that Dr. James McDonald will step down as the interim director of the Department of Health next month. The governor's office said that McDonald is…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Senate passed a measure that would require all of the state's electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2033. The bill, sponsored by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, would accelerate the percentage increase…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The roll out of the newly designed Rhode Island license plate will be delayed until the fall. Gov. Dan McKee revealed the new design in April, and was expected to start distributing those plates by the…
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Central Falls School District will reimplement its mask mandate beginning Monday. The move came after the Centers for Disease…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee along with other state housing partners are now offering cash incentives for landlords who offer vacant and affordable units to help the homeless.…
Hours after a draft opinion circulated that suggested the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and other state and local leaders broke ground on a new housing project that will bring dozens…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- She's new to the political scene and want to be the next governor of Rhode Island. "The days of, 'I know a guy' are over. It work for the special interest groups but it doesn't work…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green will meet will lawmakers Wednesday to discuss several educational topics regarding Department of Education. Infante-Green is expected to address issues including, infrastructure in Rhode Island public schools, teacher retention and…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - A Massachusetts man wrongfully convicted for an armed robbery 40 years ago in North Providence has been compensated over half a…
