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The failure of Providence’s Fane tower is a lesson in politics and reality
David Salvatore had plenty of reasons to support a 46-story tower downtown when he was council president. But he didn’t think it was financially feasible.

RHODE MAP
Another year, another vote on renaming CCRI Newport
R.I. senators want to name the campus after the Senate's first female president, but the House wouldn't go along last year. So they're trying again.

RI POLITICS
McKee poised to boost pay for top officials by up to 20 percent
The raises will help Rhode Island “attract and retain the best candidates for these positions of high skill and responsibility,” the Department of Administration says.

COMMENTARY | KATE COYNE-MCCOY
To ease suffering for terminally ill patients, Rhode Island should legalize medically assisted death
The Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act would allow a terminally ill patient to choose to end their life using medications prescribed by a physician. The writer urges the General Assembly leadership to give it a fair and open hearing, and put it to a vote.

ELECTION 2022

2022 election in Rhode Island: results, news, and analysis

Rhode Island voters are deciding on Nov. 8 whether Democratic Governor Daniel K. McKee will get to serve his first full term in office, and whether the Democratic Party will retain its three-decade hold on a U.S. House seat. Follow along as the Globe Rhode Island team brings you coverage of the 2022 General Election.
See: All of the results from the 2022 R.I. general election

More Rhode Island Politics Headlines

PROVIDENCE

Fane Tower developer scraps plans for what would have been Providence’s tallest skyscraper

New York developer Jason Fane said the $300 million Fane Tower project at 250 Dyer St. in the city’s Jewelry District, first proposed in 2016, is no longer “feasible.”

RI POLITICS

R.I. Lieutenant Governor Matos plans to run for Congress

The first-term Democrat has started contacting supporters to let them know she intends to run for the seat that will be open once US Representative David Cicilline steps down to become CEO and president of the Rhode Island Foundation beginning June 1.

COMMENTARY | MICHAEL KEARNEY

How safe is R.I. for pedestrians? Not safe enough.

A Providence resident calls on the newly reconfirmed Department of Transportation Director to provide transparency and accountability.

PODCAST

R.I. House Speaker Shekarchi says Raimondo encouraged him to run for Congress

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the Warwick Democrat also details the 14-bill legislative package unveiled last week, saying, “We have a crisis at every level of the housing spectrum.”

RI POLITICS

R.I. Senate votes to remove limit on retirees working as substitute teachers

The Senate Finance Committee amended the legislation to spell out that school districts must first seek out qualified full-time employees before turning to retirees.

RI POLITICS

R.I. Senate confirms Alviti’s reappointment as DOT director despite opposition

Senate also approves reappointment of State Police superintendent Darnell Weaver and Department of Labor and Training director Matthew Weldon.

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R.I. bill would allow human composting

“For people who have respected the earth and tried to lighten their impact on it in life, it makes sense to also want to take the greenest, most environmentally beneficial route in death,” Rep. McGaw said.

HOMELESSNESS

Days after testifying to R.I. lawmakers, the Strong family is homeless again

Unlike other states, no-fault evictions are not sealed in Rhode Island — and the one on the Strong family’s record is making it nearly impossible for them to find a home.

RI Political Briefs

Rhode Island political news: January 2023