A U.S. District Court judge's order blocks Rhode Island cannabis regulators from holding a license lottery or even continuing to screen and review any of the retail license applications submitted by the Dec. 29, 2025, deadline. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/04/10/c...

Rhode Island House of Representatives approves three attorney general-backed bills that would open the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and other institutions to lawsuits and require additional reporting in sexual abuse cases. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/04/07/h...

Reporter @krish-eh.bsky.social test drives a Prius equipped with an "intelligent speed assistance" device that prevent repeat offenders from going over the speed limit. But legislation at the State House raises privacy and affordability concerns. rhodeislandcurrent.com?p=29418

As outrage grows over White House policies, third anti-Trump rally draws some demonstrators for the first time. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/03/28/n...

Scenes from downtown Providence #NoKings

Michelle Overby of Cranston, in a red lobster costume, holds a sign that reads: “I am Boiling Mad” in downtown Providence. Overby was attending her second #NoKings demonstration on Saturday, March 28. Via @krish-eh.bsky.social “I’ve been waiting for this day,” she said.

No Kings visible at the State House

No ICE officers working at T.F. Green or other airports in region as Trump calls up help at major US airports. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/03/23/n...

Greyhounds took their last loop in RI in 2009, but simulcast races are still shown on the second floor of Bally’s Lincoln casino. Revenue from those wagers would end starting next year under a bill heard Wednesday by a Senate panel. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/03/19/b...

As state waits for federal approval of Washington Bridge permits, RIDOT interim director takes over. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/03/03/a...

Travel ban lifted at noon; thousands still without power as blizzard cleanup continues. By @krish-eh.bsky.social & @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/02/24/t...

New RI Coalition to End Homelessness Executive Director Colby O’Brien aims to rebuild the organization after a period of leadership turnover, reduced visibility and mission scope. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/02/18/r...

Pawtucket police chief offers update on hockey rink shooting; governor announces online mental health hub with resources for domestic violence and suicide prevention. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social and @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/02/17/p...

How a Super Bowl loss for the New England Patriots is a win for the state of Rhode Island. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/with-...

Protestors gather in subfreezing temperatures to ‘unwelcome’ U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to Quonset Point. His Electric Boat and Seabees Museum visit were closed to press but his 8 minute speech at Anduril was open. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/02/09/h...

Go Pats.

Michael McCaffrey, former RI Senate majority leader, confirmed as District Court judge in 27-8 Senate vote By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/02/05/f...

R.I. State Crime Lab clears path to bring back firearms toolmark testing largely in-house. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/02/05/s...

To quote one Redditor who learned about today's news: "I’ll miss his funny haircut." rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/02/04/a...

Rep. David Morales, a Providence Democrat running for mayor, said he requested that the State House facilities team clear some of the remaining snow ahead of Friday's anti-ICE national shutdown protest and march. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/ri-or...

Gov. Dan McKee’s comments on pending closure of Providence Plant City location prompts his chief rival to suggest he is tone deaf on matters impacting small businesses. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/26/p...

Budget uncertainty, fate of hospitals and healing after Brown tragedy will test General Assembly over the next six months. We bring you coverage from the first day of the 2026 legislative session. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social & @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/06/l...

ABLE accounts used to be for people who had a qualifying medical condition that began before their 26th birthday. As of 2026, those up to age 46 can open these savings accounts without jeopardizing their federal benefits. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/more-...

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...

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

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...

For the first time, state housing officials will take an active role in gathering data for the annual census of Rhode Island’s unhoused population likely in late January. via @rhodeislandcurrent.com

“Where does the buck stop?” Rep. Jennifer Boylan, a Barrington Democrat, asked during Thursday's five-hour oversight hearing on the Washington Bridge. “It can’t always stop with consultants.” By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com?p=26308

"If we don’t know what our policies are, literally from week to week, that gives a lot of room for maneuver by people who don’t wish us well," Hillary Clinton says during Brown University visit. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/10/30/h...

R.I. cannabis retail applicants who’ve already navigated local approvals object to 60-day window state regulators tacked on to new timeline approved Monday to grant licenses. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com?p=25644

From myself and @ohnocastro.bsky.social: Renovations at T.F. Green will require the removal of an abstract public sculpture and two boats on display, only one of them seaworthy. The people who made them are at different stages of acceptance. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/29/l...

There needs to be a federal investigation into why this promo isn’t happening in Rhode Island.

Walked a mile in @krish-eh.bsky.social's shoes today and covered the big RIPTA vote rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/07/r...

Did you notice these ads meant to sway lawmakers against passing the new 340B protections? Well I did some digging on the group behind them. Read here: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/14/b...

R.I. lawmakers keep their cool as compromises on assault weapons, casino smoking and CRMC reform mark end of 2025 session. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social @krish-eh.bsky.social & @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/20/c...

Big Lemon controls all on the Senate floor.

Looks like Rhode Island casinos could all go nonsmoking before the new westbound Washington Bridge is completed. @krish-eh.bsky.social covered today's big contract reveal at the State House. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/06/w...

The Department of Homeland security states that R.I. made the list because of a “Court Order Requiring State Sanctuary Requirements.” I reached for specific details and received a statement reiterating the designation factors on the department’s website. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/30/d...

Big drama coming to the smallest state. What to know. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/07/b...

Today I learned that the TSA tracks wait times by handing a yellow card to the last passenger in line at the top, middle and bottom of the hour. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/01/a...

If costs spiral under Trump tariff policies, Rhode Island will see ripple effects, representatives from building trades, hospitality, and medical equipment sectors tell @sethmagaziner.bsky.social at Cranston roundtable. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/16/b...

Owners of 31 acres of undeveloped land in Johnston the town is attempting to seize by eminent domain speak out for the first time. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/19/j...

Since the new wage increase took effect last winter, RIPTA CEO tells lawmakers the bus agency has hired 44 new drivers. If RIPTA doesn’t get more funding, those drivers may be out of a job. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/12/r...

After nearly eight months of turbulent negotiations, Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport’s unionized airport employees have landed a new three-year contract. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/13/w...

Settlement proposed in class-action lawsuit over 2021 RIPTA data breach. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/10/a...

Bill by Providence senator would set retirement age for judges and magistrates, excluding Supreme Court justices, at 75. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/02/25/h...

A quiet promotion to Rhode Island’s acting U.S. attorney for Sara Miron Bloom rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/02/19/a...

R.I. traffic court judge suspends license of Providence Rep. Enrique Sanchez, who was charged earlier this month with drunk driving, but grants hardship license allowing work-related travel. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/02/19/j...

R.I. Department of Housing has an ambitious target of 15,000 new homes in four years. But there are roadblocks. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/02/13/1...

The pallet shelters within the 146 on-ramp in Providence are scheduled to open next week!