Brown Vice President for Public Safety and Emergency Management Rodney Chatman is on leave pending a review. Former Providence police chief Hugh T. Clements will serve in interim. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/brown...

In Providence, tentative steps toward normal in a shaken city: ‘I’m still looking over my shoulder’ www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/23/m...

Trump administration pauses major East Coast offshore wind projects rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/22/r...

Diversity visa program suspended after feds find suspect in Brown University and a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor shooting this week obtained a green card through the program in 2017. By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/19/r...

Suspected Brown mass shooter found dead in N.H. storage facility; linked to MIT physicist’s killing rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/18/p...

Providence, federal investigators in Salem, N.H. as search for Brown shooting suspect intensifies rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/18/p...

Brown shooting leaves a community searching for answers. But R.I. law keeps 911 calls and university police arrest hidden. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/18/b...

After a year of trimming its finances to try to stave off job cuts, RIPTA still faces a nearly $14 million budget deficit under its latest financial plan approved by the agency’s board of directors. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/17/r...

Still no name, no motive, no weapon as manhunt continues rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/17/s...

Investigators are counting on the public to ID their person of interest. So far they’re getting it. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/16/i...

Trump ‘very strongly’ considering loosening federal marijuana regulations. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/15/r...

New videos show suspect casing Brown campus and neighborhood before mass shooting rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/15/n...

Providence police shared the video on social media at 2:30 p.m., ahead of an update on their investigation scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Providence Public Safety Complex. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/15/p...

Ella Cook, 19, of Alabama was described by her local church as a “bright light.” Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, 18, who graduated from high school in Virginia, is recalled by his family as “incredibly kind, funny, and smart.” By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/15/t...

Rhode Island Blood Center reports record donations after Brown University shooting rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/15/r...

It was supposed to be a joyful event. But a Christmas tree and menorah lighting scheduled for late Sunday afternoon at Lippitt Memorial Park was turned into a vigil for the victims of Saturday’s shooting at Brown University. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/14/a...

Police withhold details on Brown mass shooting suspect; investigators search Coventry hotel rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/14/p...

Gov. Dan McKee orders flags lowered to half-staff after Brown University mass shooting.

Authorities will provide another update at noon today in response to Brown mass shooting and arrest of person of interest. Via @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/14/p...

Wondering what happened with enforcement over Quidnessett’s rock wall? So is @savethebayri.bsky.social. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/12/w...

Federal data shows strong participation in RI health marketplace. That’s not the whole story. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/12/f...

Two years later, life goes on for Rhode Islanders as they wait for Washington Bridge rebuild via @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/11/t...

DCYF wants to take ownership of the former campus of St. Mary’s Home for Children, the nonprofit that ran the psychiatric care campus which closed its doors in August 2024 after a year of scandals and accusations of chaos and abuse. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/10/d...

By @shankman.bsky.social -- Offshore wind got a legal win against Trump this week. Can that bring the industry back on track? www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/09/s...

Commentary by Senator @dawneuer.bsky.social -- As Rhode Islanders struggle with winter heating costs, a legislator aims to make utilities spend more strategically www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/10/m...

With the 2026 Democratic primary still over nine months away, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley's attendance at a national antisemitism conference last week drew sharp criticism from his main rival, Democratic state Rep. David Morales. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/09/s...

Boston federal judge: “The State Plaintiffs have produced ample evidence demonstrating that they face ongoing or imminent injuries due to the Wind Order.” Via @aelennon.bsky.social @newbedfordlight.bsky.social bedfordlight.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/08/f...

Gov. Dan McKee continues to attack 2026 Democratic rival Helena Buonanno Foulkes for her personal and professional ties to the pharmaceutical industry. @nancyklavin.bsky.social has the latest. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/08/b...

With Prime Healthcare now out of the picture, The Centurion Foundation, the prospective buyer of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, expects to close its purchase by Jan. 15. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com?p=26756

Per @peterneronha.bsky.social, Prime sought a $5M monthly management fee to take over Fatima and Roger Williams hospitals, among other conditions AG was not willing to grant. Centurion did not ask for a management fee.

One of the most recognizable public health experts during the COVID-19 pandemic, and at one point a leader of the federal response to the virus — is leaving his post at Brown University’s School of Public Health. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/04/d...

Episode 5 is live! This week, host @fitzsimon.bsky.social and @nancyklavin.bsky.social, of @rhodeislandcurrent.com, will address the politics surrounding off-shore wind projects. www.newsfromthestates.com/episode/blow... #FairFearlessFree #LocalJournalism

"They will work like expletive deleted to get this done," Andrew Troop, attorney for @peterneronha.bsky.social office, says of Centurion Foundation CEO Ben Mingle and its counsel. The Foundation aims to close sale of Roger Williams and Fatima by Jan. 15.

Gov. McKee + Mayor Grebien's offices "have reached out to Hasbro numerous times" about what's to come of Hasbro's Pawtucket offices. "All calls, emails, and letters have gone unanswered," per mayor's spox. “The lack of communication is frustrating.” @bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social

UPDATE: Gov's office says saving Roger Williams + Fatima is "our top priority" But Neronha said tonight that he "walled off" McKee health sec'y from talks after learning of his private conversations with alternative buyer Also argues McKee has been "MIA" www.wpri.com/business-new...

Tomorrow, on the Stories From the States podcast, host @fitzsimon.bsky.social will address an off-shore wind project in the Ocean State that suffered a blow from the Trump Administration. www.newsfromthestates.com/podcast/stor... @rhodeislandcurrent.com @nancyklavin.bsky.social

Add Rhode Island to the list of states facing legal action from the Trump administration for refusing to turn over personal voter information. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/d...

Rhode Island among 22 blue states targeted as U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to block SNAP funding for not providing data on fraud in the program. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/r...

We raised over $1,000 by early afternoon on this #GivingTuesday. Thank you so much to all our generous donors. If you would like to support our work covering public policy in Rhode Island, you can make a donation at rhodeislandcurrent.com/donate/

The Woonsocket City Council Monday authorized a $2 million payment plan to settle a longstanding dispute with Prime Healthcare over Landmark Medical Center taxes. Could this impact Prime's interest in buying two more R.I. hospitals? By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/w...

Rhode Island's 2026 gubernatorial race now has six candidates, evenly divided by party as “middle of the road Republican” Aaron Guckian kicks off campaign Monday. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/01/t...

‘Quiet strength’ — Sarah Beckstrom’s West Virginia hometown remembers slain National Guard member. Via @westvirginiawatch.com rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/30/r...

On the day before Thanksgiving, Rhode Island Energy proposes increases in customer electric and gas service charges. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/26/r...

Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council draft report released Tuesday highlights uncertainty and challenges in achieving Rhode Island’s aggressive emissions reduction plan. @nancyklavin.bsky.social talks with RIDEM director. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/26/d...

@peterneronha.bsky.social co-leads lawsuit over new HUD policy that would shift Continuum of Care funding away from permanent housing toward transitional housing and "lead to predictably disastrous results." By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/25/n...

“It’s very upsetting, but eventually — I hate to say something so callous — but fish or cut bait," Chief Judge Stacey Jernigan of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas said at a hearing Tuesday in Dallas. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/25/f...

The League of RI Businesses has an 'unprecedented’ 40 PAC strategy that lets business group skirt campaign finance donation limits. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/25/h...

This is quite stunning from the @wsj.com. Business investment in AI might have accounted for as much as half of the growth in gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, in the first six months of the year.

How to win elections and influence the State House? The League of RI Businesses has a 40-PAC plan. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/25/h...

The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission’s unanimous decision dips into existing funds from RI Energy customer charges for energy efficiency and storm preparedness, while temporarily suspending the same charges for the first 3 months of the year. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/24/u...