STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more

What was billed as listening session by three Warwick legislators Saturday morning started with gun control and continued with rapid fire questions about recycling, taxes, litter, education, plans to … more

“We think of ourselves as Warwick’s best kept secret, although we’d prefer not to be,” says Karen Morra a club member at the Hillsgrove House. Tucked away in a sleepy … more

By JOHN HOWELL It made perfect sense that the Meadowbrook Terrace housing complex was the site for an event last Thursday to highlight General Assembly passage of ten housing bills and allocation … more

By ALEX MALM In May residents, legislators, and lobbyists spoke before the City Council it opposition to Automatic License Plate Cameras in Warwick. The proposed measure was held until August … more

By ALEX MALM If all those declaring their interest in running are qualified as candidates virtually every Warwick incumbent state legislator will face a contest this fall. It includes Democrat … more

By ALEX MALM Sen. Joshua Miller and state Rep. Scott Slater introduced amendments to legislation that would legalize regulation marijuana; the Senate Judiciary Committee and House Finance … more

By ALEX MALM  In 2019 multiple cities and towns including Cranston and Johnston filed a lawsuit to stop “evergreen” contract legislation.  The legality of the legislation … more

T he economic pains caused by the pandemic have been visible throughout society throughout the past two years. Food insecurity and housing insecurity are ongoing issues of concern, all of which … more

George Shuster knows Warwick and other communities have a problem with littering particularly with miniature alcohol bottles known as “nips.” Legislation introduced to ban them may help … more

and JOHN HOWELL The interview was over, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarci and Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey were on their way out of the office. They paused to chat about the upcoming … more

To the Editor: This has been a big month for affordable housing advocates. The Housing and Community Opportunity bond was passed by the residents of Rhode Island, and Speaker Shekarchi made housing a top priority on his agenda. Rhode Island has been more

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) has applauded Senate and House leadership for the introduction of legislation that would change the name of T. F. Green Airport to “Rhode Island T. … more