Latest Rhode Island state government News

Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a fourth term in the US Senate from Rhode Island

Nov. 05, 2024 00:06 AM EST

Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island is looking to win a fourth term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Whitehouse faces Patricia Morgan, a Republican state representative who was the first woman to serve as minority leader in the Rhode Island House. Whitehouse had a huge...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island on Election Day

Oct. 25, 2024 13:49 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump will compete for Rhode Island’s four electoral votes in the Nov. 5 general election. Rhode Island voters will also cast ballots for Congress, the state Legislature, several ballot measures and...

Man charged with rapes in Utah says he changed his names due to threats

Oct. 16, 2024 18:47 PM EDT

A man charged with two rapes in Utah who lived under a series of names in the United Kingdom and allegedly faked his own death said Wednesday that he changed his name because of threats made against his life. During a court hearing in Provo, Nicholas Rossi testified that, after...