Rhode Island spends a lot more on police and fire services than other states, according to a report released Monday by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council. RIPEC, a business-backed research group, found that these costs are a key driver of the pro... See more
As we approach the Sept. 9 primary, the race for the Democratic nomination to be the next governor of Rhode Island is coming down to the wire. The latest poll numbers indicate incumbent Gov. Dan McKee continues to trail challenger Helena Foulkes, a former... See more
The race for the Democratic nomination to be the next governor of Rhode Island will be determined on Sept. 9. But there’s more at stake than just a nomination. In a state that has elected all Democrats to statewide offices in recent years, winning the Dem... See more
With just over two weeks to go until the end of Rhode Island’s primary election, Democratic challenger Helena Foulkes holds a 15-point lead over Gov. Dan McKee, according to a WPRI/Emerson College poll released Tuesday. The poll continues a trend in which... See more
On a recent Wednesday evening, Connor Burbridge is knocking on doors on Ninth Street on Providence's East Side, looking for votes. “Hey sir, do you mind if I have a minute of your time?” Burbridge asks John Howard, the man who opened the door. “I’m runnin... See more
