Rhode Island

A 24-state coalition, led by Washington, New York, and Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over HUD's changes to homeless funding conditions, challenging the shift away from the Housing First model. The lawsuit alleges these changes will increase homelessness and violate the Administrative Procedure Act by altering the Continuum of Care program's funding priorities.

Massachusetts faces a health care affordability crisis as costs have risen faster than inflation and median household income since 2019. Hospital spending accounts for 43% of total health care costs, with significant price variations across facilities. Other states like Rhode Island have successfully implemented hospital price caps to control costs, offering a model for Massachusetts to follow.

A rare great white shark was captured on camera feeding on a drifting 40-foot humpback whale carcass in Rhode Island waters for the first time. Public videos initially showed the shark feeding, prompting a team to track the carcass.

The article discusses the clean energy transition and AI revolution requiring significant land, highlighting a radioactive site half the size of Rhode Island as a potential location. It questions whether this site will be beneficial or lead to disaster.

A dangerous flash flood threat has escalated for nearly 60 million people across the Northeast, with NOAA's Weather Prediction Center issuing a Level 3 out of 4 risk for New York City, Long Island, Coastal Connecticut, Rhode Island, and southeastern Massachusetts.

North Carolina's governor declined to sponsor a booth at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., citing budget constraints, while Rep. Chuck Edwards accused him of prioritizing partisanship over patriotism. Other Democratic-led states also opted out of the Trump-backed event, and the North Carolina booth faced controversy over Confederate flag displays before their removal.

State and national officials warned about alcohol-related dangers ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. South Carolina was tied with Rhode Island for the highest percentage of people killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2022, according to the United States Department of Transportation.

Donna Festinger, a Massachusetts woman, attended the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. to represent her state after Massachusetts and other states boycotted the event. She criticized the boycott as 'shameful' and expressed disappointment in state leaders for not supporting the celebration of American heritage. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, known for opposing President Trump, mocked the fair and claimed it was financially exploitative.

A tax nicknamed 'Taylor Swift Tax' is causing conflict among homeowners in Rhode Island. The term 'Bad Blood' indicates rising tensions over the issue.

A new tax named the 'Taylor Swift tax' has been implemented in Rhode Island, targeting owners of certain second homes. Over 8,000 property owners received notifications about potential tax liability under this policy.

Rhode Island is implementing new regulations targeting supermarket self-checkout systems, with potential for similar measures to be adopted nationwide. The focus is on cracking down on self-checkout practices in grocery stores.

The Trump administration's Department of Justice sued Massachusetts and Rhode Island over laws allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates, arguing the policy violates federal law by providing benefits to undocumented immigrants that are not extended to U.S. citizens from other states. Massachusetts and Rhode Island defend the laws as necessary to support residents who attended local schools and contribute to the economy.

26 states, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont, sued the federal government to block Medicaid work requirements, arguing they create an unfair bureaucratic maze and threaten healthcare access for vulnerable residents. The lawsuit challenges guidelines expected to cost hundreds of thousands in Massachusetts their health insurance, with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell criticizing the 'burdensome requirements' imposed by the Trump Administration.

A 300-year-old Rhode Island mansion, The Grange, built in 1723 and rebuilt in 1732 after a fire, is on the market for $2,985,000. The 10.9-acre property includes a guest cottage, tennis court, and 16-room colonial home tied to the American Revolution and Civil War. Current owners Dean deTonnancourt and Steve Meersman highlight its historic significance and unique features.

The Trump administration's efforts to 'return education to the states' have been described as limited and contradictory, with state leaders noting minimal changes in control. Indiana and Rhode Island education officials highlighted existing state authority and increased federal interference under the administration.

Tennessee saw a decline in most measures of child well-being according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2026 Kids Count Data Book, ranking near the bottom in economic, health, and family/community categories. The state ranked 18th in educational outcomes but experienced sharp declines in economic well-being alongside Rhode Island and Nebraska.

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire following the SpaceX IPO, highlighting accelerating wealth concentration in the U.S. The top 1% held 31.9% of the nation's wealth by 2025, driven by stock market gains and policies under President Donald Trump, which critics argue exacerbate inequality.

Rhode Island's legislature advanced the state budget, preserving funding for clean energy and efficiency. Governor Dan McKee had proposed cuts to energy-efficiency programs and rolling back renewable energy targets, but the budget passed without those changes.

California, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for discontinuing grants under the State Personnel Development Grant program, which funds special education staff development and services for children with disabilities. The states argue the 2025 cuts were politically motivated, citing the administration’s opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked Trump administration policies that delayed the immigration process for many applicants, as reported by CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.

A federal judge ruled that Trump administration policies freezing asylum processing for immigrants from 39 countries violated immigration laws. The policies, implemented after a 2025 shooting in Washington, D.C. that killed a National Guard member, were criticized as discriminatory and causing legal limbo for immigrants. A federal court in Rhode Island struck down the policies following a lawsuit by labor unions and advocacy groups.

Five men from Massachusetts and Rhode Island have been indicted for operating a cross-state drug dispatch network that supplied methamphetamine and fentanyl to New Hampshire, as part of an investigation by the New Hampshire Homeland Security Task Force.

California and New York are scaling back their climate policies, while Republican-led states like Texas are increasing clean energy deployment. California reduced its cap-and-invest program by offering free pollution allowances, and New York delayed carbon regulations and emissions targets. Rhode Island’s governor is also attempting to roll back clean-energy programs.

A man from Warwick was sentenced to 140 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child sexual abuse material. The conviction occurred in federal court in Rhode Island.

The Civil Division issued a statement regarding a recent ruling by the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island. The statement provides an official response to the court's decision.

An inmate at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island to possession of prison contraband and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl.

Six blue states sued the Trump administration to block a deal that would pay a French company to invest in fossil fuels in exchange for canceling its offshore wind farm rights. The states seek to reverse the agreement, which involves swapping wind lease cancellation for oil investments.

New York and six other states sued the Trump administration over a deal allowing TotalEnergies to receive $1 billion in refunded offshore wind leases in exchange for investing in fossil fuels. The lawsuit claims the agreement harms states' economies, energy grids, and climate goals by canceling a project that could generate 3 gigawatts of clean energy.

A meteor weighing as much as an elephant and traveling at 42,000 mph entered Earth's atmosphere over New England, breaking up and releasing energy equivalent to 230 tons of TNT. The event caused widespread speculation, with residents reporting booms, ground shaking, and pets reacting, though NASA confirmed it was a natural meteor that fell into Cape Cod Bay.

A meteor weighing as much as an elephant and traveling at 42,000 mph entered Earth's atmosphere over New England, breaking up and causing a double boom felt and heard across the region. NASA confirmed the event released energy equivalent to 230 tons of TNT, with the meteor fragmenting above Cape Cod Bay. The incident sparked public speculation about earthquakes or alien activity, though NASA clarified it was a natural meteor event.

A meteor traveling at 75,000 mph exploded above the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border, rattling homes from Boston to Rhode Island. The event occurred on Saturday and was reported by Shanelle Kaul.

A meteor over Massachusetts caused explosion-like booms and sightings from Delaware to Montreal, shaking buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. NASA confirmed the meteor entered the atmosphere at 75,000 mph, fragmented 40 miles above ground, and released energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT. Reports from the American Meteor Society and U.S. Geological Survey indicated no earthquake occurred, and the meteor likely burned up or landed in the ocean.

A suspected meteor caused a loud sound that rattled nerves and windows in Boston and Rhode Island. Scientists believe the meteor exploded in Earth's atmosphere.

A meteor over Massachusetts caused explosion reports and sightings across multiple regions, with a double boom shaking buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The American Meteor Society identified the meteor as approximately 3 feet wide, entering the atmosphere near the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border, and likely burning up before reaching the ground.

Chalkbeat Ideas hosts a virtual event on June 11 to discuss the Trump administration's education policies, including efforts to reduce federal oversight and transfer programs to the Department of Labor. Panelists include state education leaders from Rhode Island and Indiana, who will address impacts on schools, federal program cuts, testing, and civil rights enforcement.

Kalshi is suing Minnesota, and the CFTC has filed a case against Rhode Island, highlighting escalating legal disputes over prediction markets. The conflicts may escalate to the US Supreme Court as state and federal authorities clash.

The CFTC has sued Rhode Island over its actions against prediction markets, marking the seventh state involved in a dispute about regulating event contract platforms.

Four individuals were sentenced for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy involving the kidnapping of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier and smuggling kilograms of cocaine from Puerto Rico to Rhode Island.

A Providence man pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island for his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in the region.

A Providence man, previously convicted of a felony, pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island to multiple firearm and drug offenses.