Who is new @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker Blazejewski? Six things to know. @chrisblazejewski.com, a PVD Democrat, is seen as the state’s most progressive speaker, but his first big step was to back creation of an inspector general, a long-time GOP priority www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/18/m...

ABC’s “Nightline” reports on the bizarre grandparents visitation rights case in Rhode Island that I broke last year. (Thanks for giving @bostonglobe.com credit!) Watch here: youtu.be/taYlltzogvY?...

@peterneronha.bsky.social presses @risenate.bsky.social to act on clergy abuse bill. “It is punting, passing the buck, failing to carry out our responsibility as senators,” Sen. McKenney said. “It is, for the survivors of the abuse a timid, feeble action.” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/15/m...

DHS doubles down on criticism of R.I. judge who released man after feds didn’t tell her about homicide warrant www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/14/m...

I've gotta say, it was pretty cool to see Good Morning America follow up on my stories about the wild grandparents visitation rights case in Rhode Island. (Wish they'd mentioned the @bostonglobe.com coverage, though) youtu.be/B1eUZXz9FMQ?...

Column: The Constitution belongs to all of us. R.I. has the power, and the duty, to defend it, write two attorneys with the Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/14/m...

🎙️A tale of two RI bridges: Former DOT Director Lewis recalls how the Iway project freed up 26 acres in the heart of PVD, while former US Atty Cunha analyzes the Washington Bridge debacle during live taping of @gbhnews.bsky.social's Big Dig and #RIReport podcasts www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/14/m...

BREAKING: Hours before the deadline for RI Hospital to hand records over, a RI judge has blocked the DOJ from getting the medical info and names of transgender children in Rhode Island Judge Mary McElroy said the subpoena was issued in "bad faith" www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/13/m...

A bill that could make the Rhode Island diocese face civil lawsuits from survivors of sexual abuse is in jeopardy. The RI Senate suddenly wants an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court, a maneuver to let the bill die, survivors say. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/13/m...

NEW: In a hearing that went into Tuesday evening, a RI judge slammed the DOJ for making "misrepresentations" to a Texas judge who ordered Rhode Island Hospital to turn over medical records of transgender youth Clock is ticking on Thursday deadline The latest: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/12/m...

Rhode Island is the only state with lifetime tenure for its Supreme Court justices. As the former House speaker applies for a high court vacancy, the debate continues about whether Rhode Island should impose a mandatory retirement age for judges. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/12/m...

The East Providence plant that exploded in April could reopen this week, if it passes inspection. The city found multiple code violations, some connected to the explosion and others that were not: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/12/m...

The Justice Department has served subpoenas on The Wall Street Journal and other media organizations seeking information about the Iran war. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

To which retired RI federal Judge William E. Smith says, basically, you gotta pass the bill first, then have the constitutional debate. “I urge you to stand up for victims and stand up for the role of the legislature as the voice of those victims," Smith said.

After an investigation by @peterneronha.bsky.social found the Providence Diocese covered up sexual abuse, the RI Senate balks at a bill for victims with expired claims to sue institutions including the Church. They want the Supreme Court to weigh in first. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/11/m...

“Our democracy is strongest when there is a diversity of both free thought as well as of people, and our libraries want to support that.” A homage to public libraries that work hard to welcome everyone in their communities.

@rihouseofreps.bsky.social elects @chrisblazejewski.com speaker after @joeshekarchi.bsky.social steps down to apply to Supreme Court. House Democrats elected @katherinekazarian.bsky.social as majority leader, making her the first woman to serve in that role. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/07/m...

Shekarchi steps down as R.I. House speaker to seek state Supreme Court seat. The Warwick Democrat who has $4.7 million in campaign cash said he is suspending all fundraising and disbursements from his campaign account, and will make no endorsements. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/07/m...

🎙️RI needs its own Voting Rights Act after US Supreme Court ruling, advocates say. On #RIReport podcast, leaders of the RI Coalition of Black Women and @commoncauseri.bsky.social urge passage of state bill to protect against vote dilution/suppression based on race. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/07/m...

Blazejewski says he has support to succeed Shekarchi as R.I. House Speaker. Although Joseph Shekarchi has not submitted his resignation, he is expected to announce on Thursday that he is applying for a R.I. Supreme Court vacancy. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/06/m...

No classified information. Pure authoritarian stuff. www.ms.now/news/fbi-inv...

‘I couldn’t get in my own house’: Man fights to change state’s abandoned property law. House Judiciary Committee votes to amend R.I.’s Abandoned Property Act to ensure properties are actually abandoned and owners get adequate notice. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/06/m...

A RI federal judge has ordered a man allegedly wanted on a homicide warrant in the Dominican Republic be re-detained by ICE after he was released last week when the state’s US Attorney’s Office did not inform the court about the warrant at the request of ICE. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/05/m...

NEW: Rhode Island has done a lot of bridge repairs, but still has the sixth-worst bridges in the country The ramp that partially collapsed over train tracks in Cranston last month was one of 94 bridges in "poor" condition. See where they are ⬇️ www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/05/m...

RI legislators expect @rihouseofreps.bsky.social speaker to step down to seek Supreme Court seat. @joeshekarchi.bsky.social is expected to step down as House speaker to apply for a Supreme Court seat, clearing the way for @chrisblazejewski.com, a PVD progressive www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/05/m...

A barge carrying pilings bound for Logan International Airport in Boston nearly sunk Sunday off the coast of Rhode Island, the Coast Guard said Monday. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/04/m...

The Trump administration is fighting Brown Health for records of children who have received gender-affirming care at their Providence hospital, including the names of the patients and their parents www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/04/m...

The Rhode Island US Attorney’s Office committed a “massive breach” of trust when it did not disclose that a man who was released last week was wanted for homicide in the Dominican Republic, a federal judge said on Monday. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/04/m...

A website called CaseLawBrief.com, offering "AI-powered summaries of millions of federal and state court opinions," completely hallucinated a case I'm familiar with. It made up a decision, arguments, and threw in a fake criminal case for good measure. So, color me unimpressed by the AI revolution.

WATCH: The DOJ quietly closed 23,000+ criminal cases in the first six months of the second Trump administration, abandoning hundreds of investigations into terrorism, white-collar crime, drugs and other offenses as it shifted resources to pursue immigration cases. Full story: propub.li/4tHp2Wd

Living in the moment — Hasbro Children’s Hospital’s prom is a glamorous night for teens living with complex medical issues. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/02/m...

A website called CaseLawBrief.com, offering "AI-powered summaries of millions of federal and state court opinions," completely hallucinated a case I'm familiar with. It made up a decision, arguments, and threw in a fake criminal case for good measure. So, color me unimpressed by the AI revolution.

NEW: DHS slammed an RI federal judge over the release of a suspect it said is wanted for murder in the Dominican Republic. But in court, the federal government never said anything about it. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/01/m...

UPDATE: The highest bidder for the mall, who wasn't selected, wanted to build 300 apartments *on top* of the building But the ambitious proposal was contingent on getting a new tax treaty from the city within 60 days of closing Lots of updates here: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/29/m...

BREAKING: The Providence Place mall has a potential buyer. The receiver is recommending Pyramid Management Group of Syracuse, N.Y., partnering with Paolino Properties in Providence There were two other bidders. Decision is up to a judge. Hearing ongoing right now www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/29/m...

Trump administration keeps Calenda in charge of US attorney’s office in R.I., without nominating him. Calenda’s 120-day term as interim US attorney expired Tuesday, but now Acting US Atty Gen has appointed him as a “special attorney” and 1st assistant US attorney www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/29/m...

R.I.’s interim US attorney faces the end of his term. Will Trump keep him around? The US District Court could appoint a new interim US attorney but the Trump administration has promptly fired replacements for loyalists in other states, legal observers note. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/27/m...

SCOOP: Three Brown University students who were injured in the December shooting have sued the school, alleging school officials ignored repeated warnings about the gunman’s behavior and failed to provide basic security measures www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/27/m...

Several Boston Globe journalists who attended the White House Correspondents Dinner described a frightening scene as President Trump and other top United States leaders were evacuated amid reports of a shooter.

Former American journalist talks about what Orbán’s ouster in Hungary can tell the US. “This election has inspired a young generation who now believe democracy works,” said Tom Popper, former editor-in-chief of The Budapest Business Journal www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/24/m...

When her dad came home from RI Family Court yesterday…

R.I. grandparents will not be allowed visits with their granddaughter after judge dismisses their case. A secret recording of their son-in-law was the "fatal flaw" to their request. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/23/m...

@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social’s lead over R.I. Governor @govdanmckee.bsky.social grows to 34 percentage points, UNH polls finds. “McKee is fairing poorly in the Democratic primary because he is an unpopular governor,” the UNH Survey Center wrote. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/23/m...

R.I. grandparents fighting for visits with 4-year-old granddaughter rest their case. About a dozen witnesses more expected to testify — unless the Supreme Court or family court judge decide to stop the trial today. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/22/m...

BREAKING NYT: The FBI began investigating a New York Times reporter last month after she wrote about Kash Patel using bureau personnel to provide his girlfriend with government security and transportation, according to a person briefed on the matter.

The Rhode Island grandparents who took their son-in-law to court to get visits with their granddaughter have rested their case. Tomorrow, the Supreme Court and the family court judge will both consider motions to dismiss the trial. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/22/m...

The parents of a woman who drowned in the waters off of Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick, R.I., in 2023 are suing the city, alleging officials knew of the dangerous conditions there after a series of other drownings but failed to ensure the safety of visitors. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/22/m...

NEW: As RI lawmakers again consider halting charter school expansion, a charter school group commissioned a poll to show the schools have public support House Education chair tells me the 3-year-moratorium bill will get a vote in his committee www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/22/m...

A contentious grandparents visitation rights trial could come to a halt this week, as the Rhode Island Supreme Court decides whether or not to stop it. Father Scott Naso says the state law and trial violates his parental rights. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/21/m...

RI legislators vote for bill to save Crook Point Bridge. @rihouseofreps.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social approve bill to create Crook Point Bridge Authority, aiming to stop state from demolishing drawbridge that’s been in the upright position for 50 years. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/21/m...