On Your Dime: Unfunded education mandates in question amid school budget struggles
Legislation at the Rhode Island State House would allow school districts to opt out of certain unfunded education mandates.
The Boston Globe6d
A developer sought to build affordable housing in Johnston, R.I. Then, officials voted to take the land by eminent domain.
Joe Polisena Jr. (@JosephPolisena) January 28, 2025 To fund the new public buildings, Johnston will forgo plans to construct a new high school and will instead revert to original plans to renovate ...
RIPR: The Public's Radio6d
Sen. Linda Ujifusa on Trump, RI Senate leadership, and making progress on healthcare
Linda Ujifusa, a Portsmouth Democrat, first won election to the Rhode Island Senate in 2022. As a progressive woman, she ...
Newsweek6d
Joe Edwards
Joe Edwards is a Live News Reporter based in Newsweek's London Bureau. He covers U.S. and global news and has a particular interest in U.S. and U.K. politics and social policies. Joe joined ...
Nesi’s Notes: Feb. 1
Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
Cranston Herald2d
Opening volleys as Trump takes office again
If the past week tells us anything, here are a few starting points: 1) Democratic-leaning states like Rhode Island are in no ...