Newport Buzz

Rhode Island General Assembly Begins 2026 Session With Focus on Affordability

Rhode Island lawmakers kicked off the 2026 legislative session with priorities including health care costs, housing, ...

R.I. General Assembly begins 2026 session, bracing for federal cuts

Let’s buckle up and buckle down,” House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi said. “It’s going to be a very challenging year.” ...

Rhode Island General Assembly is back in session

The Rhode Island General Assembly returned to Smith Hill for the first day of the new legislative session Tuesday.
Opinion

Rhode Island faces pressing issues. Speaker Shekarchi’s will-he-or-won’t-he act is getting old.

The Rhode Island General Assembly is back in session, but Joe Shekarchi can’t seem to make a decision about running for governor.
What's Up Newp

Legislative Outlook: Carson sees healthcare and housing as critical issues

With the Rhode Island General Assembly now in session, WhatsUpNewp has reached out to the area’s legislators to learn what ...
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Rhode Island General Assembly leaders to visit childcare center to highlight investments

Patriots star quarterback Drake Maye now has his own song "In Maye We Believe". Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub in Franklin temporarily closes due to staff flu outbreak A restaurant in Franklin announced ...