In addition to lawmakers elected to represent them, some RI cities and towns also hire lobbyists to represent them in the ...

The Rhode Island Capitol Police was established in 1974 as a uniformed security force with arrest powers and security responsibility for state buildings and the people who work and visit them.

A potential compromise on the proposed 'assault weapons' ban could push the bill forward, but it's still very much uncertain.

P ROVIDENCE — As he walked down the steps of the Rhode Island State Capitol, Joe Mazzulla cradled the Larry O’Brien trophy, with Queen’s “We are the Champions” blasted in the background.

Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Rhode Island State Capitol Saturday afternoon to protest the sweeping actions of the Trump administration and Elon Musk. Four hours into the rally hundreds ...

Erin Stevenson leads tours at the Rhode Island State House, sharing its history and showcasing artifacts like the original Royal Charter. The tours, offered twice daily, guide visitors through ...

Rhode Island's Democratic-controlled state House on Friday approved legislation that would ban the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles commonly referred to as assault weapons.

Protesters wave the Palestinian and Lebanese flags on the steps to the Rhode Island State House on March 17, 2025. Getty Images. Buses pass by Providence City Hall on May 28, 2020.