People are afraid to go to court. That was the message Rep. José Batista, a Providence Democrat and criminal defense attorney ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Officials are blaming “human error” after a new rug at the Rhode Island State House somehow got the seal of approval despite having the wrong seal. The $70,000 rug was ...

The 1,125-square-foot rug was installed earlier this month but will need to be repaired.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A crowd of protestors packed a portion of Rhode Island State House rotunda Tuesday evening ahead of Gov. Dan McKee’s annual State of the State address. The “People’s State of ...

Lawmakers will face major issues including a projected $300 million deficit and a potential hospital rescue plan. Health care has become a top policy priority due to federal subsidy cuts and the ...