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Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey won't run for reelection
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPROVIDENCE — After a weekend in which his Democratic Party challenger made national news, Senate...
Opinion/Ruggerio: Senate delivered real change on key issues for Rhode Islanders
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSenate President Dominick J. Ruggerio represents Providence and North Providence in District 4. When...
Long-awaited advisory board chosen for RI Cannabis Control Commission. Here's who's on it.
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 9 months agoPROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s new Cannabis Control Commission now has its required advisory board to...
Saturday letters: No need to reform LEOBOR; reasons to ban assault weapons
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 months agoKeep LEOBOR the way it is It is becoming obvious to me and others that House Speaker K. Joseph...
Sen. Josh Miller enters no-contest plea to vandalism charge. Here's what happened.
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 10 months agoWARWICK – State Sen. Joshua Miller on Tuesday entered a plea of no contest in District Court to...
General Assembly leaders Ruggerio and Shekarchi win primaries
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe General Assembly's top Democratic leaders, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate...
Judiciary in talks to replace Garrahy courthouse with new building in Cranston. Here's why.
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 5 months agoPROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Judiciary recently approached state leaders about building a...
Body-cam footage would be harder to get with this bill. Why advocates aren't happy about it.
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 1 week agoPROVIDENCE – Advocacy groups are warning about the potential loss of public access to police...
State to build 12-bed residential center for girls needing psychiatric treatment
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPROVIDENCE — State officials announced Thursday plans to build an $11-million, 12-bed residential...
A turning tide on RI gun offenses? Neronha still sees serious problems.
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 months agoAttorney General Peter F. Neronha described Rhode Island as "inundated with guns" last spring when...