The most high-profile laws − think guns, payday lending and beachfront mansions − approved this past summer go into effect later in the year.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — New year, new laws for Rhode Island. Starting Thursday, Jan. 1, the state will see an increase in minimum wage, an extension in paid family leave, and new rules around ...

The AG's office and several other groups have filed motions to have the DOJ's lawsuit against the state dismissed.

Rep. David Morales, a Providence Democrat, speaks during an event at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, about a bill that would authorize a limited number of economic impact ...

The drop in overdose deaths "is a sign of hope," Gov. Dan McKee said. In the hours ahead of a May 22 hearing on the bill, the heads of state agencies sent letter after letter to the Senate Judiciary ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Passing a new law restricting assault weapons took Rhode Island lawmakers more than 10 years, but it may offer a road map to other states looking to ease the proliferation of ...

Rhode Island law permits a vehicle's chassis or body to be altered by no more than four inches from the original height. Vehicles must also have fenders or flaps to cover the wheels and prevent debris ...

The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) has published new rules clarifying the obligation of employers to pay premium pay to employees who work on Sundays and holidays. A new ...

While Bucci's case is a high-profile example, the way her case unfolded is not unusual for first-time drunken drivers who ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Passing a new law ...