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RIPTA faces 90 layoffs, 20% service cut even with funding in proposed House budget
Even with $15 million in new funding proposed by lawmakers, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority would need to cut up to ...
It's the final days of the 2025 legislative session. Follow along with our coverage here.
The 2025 Rhode Island General Assembly legislative session is coming to a close after six months. Key legislation, including ...
The frenzy is starting: Track which bills have passed or died in the session's last days
PROVIDENCE – As the 2025 legislative session comes to an end, The Providence Journal is tracking dozens of major bills and ...
House passes $14.3B state budget with tax on vacation homes, money for doctors
The budget includes $45 million for primary care practices, $38 million for hospitals and $12 million for nursing homes. A $14.3 billion Rhode Island budget for next year won House passage on June 17 ...
R.I. House approves $14b tax-and-spending plan
The Senate will now consider the budget, which includes a new tax on second homes, more money for school districts, and ...
Rhode Island House approves $14.3 billion state budget
The Rhode Island House of Representatives have approved a $14.3 billion state budget for the 2026 fiscal year.