Rhode Island

New law guarantees domestic workers minimum wage in Rhode Island

Domestic workers in Rhode Island will now be paid the minimum wage under a bill signed into law by Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee.

Rhode Island lawmakers approve $13.9 billion budget plan, slew of other bills

Rhode Island lawmakers approve bill to ban “captive hunting” operations

No ‘calamari comeback’? The squid chef from Democrats’ 2020 convention says he’s a Trump backer

Bill requiring safe storage of firearms set to become law in Rhode Island

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

A team of Rhode Island doctors show that artificial intelligence voice-cloning technology that has triggered widespread fears of misuse, can be tremendously helpful to some people. (AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi) The Associated Press and OpenAI have a licensing and technology agreement that allows OpenAI access to part of AP’s text archives. AP is solely responsible for all content.

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New law bans ‘captive hunting’ in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee has signed into law a bill that would make Rhode Island the latest state to outlaw “captive hunting” — a hunt that occurs within a structure designed to restrict the free movement of animals and prevent them from escaping.

U.S. Sailing drops federal lawsuit in settlement with Paul Cayard and America One Racing

U.S. Sailing says it has settled its federal lawsuit against veteran sailor and executive Paul Cayard and the America One Racing foundation.

Chinese billionaire gets time served, leaves country after New York, Rhode Island straw donor scheme

A Chinese billionaire has been sentenced to time served in connection with a scheme to funnel illegal straw donations to politicians’ campaigns in New York and Rhode Island.

Rhode Island transit chief resigns after he’s accused in a hit-and-run at a McDonald’s drive-thru

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority CEO Scott Avedisian submits a letter of resignation to Gov. Dan McKee.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the April 2 presidential and state primaries

Voters in the pivotal swing state of Wisconsin and three Northeastern states will weigh in on their respective parties’ presumptive nominees in upcoming presidential primaries.

Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects

Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut have received proposals for offshore wind projects as the three East Coast states hope to boost their reliance on the renewable energy source.

Ex-Rhode Island official pays $5,000 to settle ethics fine

A former top Rhode Island official has agreed to pay a $5,000 to settle an ethics fine for his behavior on a Philadelphia business trip last year.

Bill would require Rhode Island gun owners to lock firearms when not in use

The Rhode Island Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would require all firearms, when not being used by the owner or another authorized user, to be stored in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock.

Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island

A Chinese billionaire has pleaded guilty to federal election crimes, admitting that he made thousands of dollars in contributions to New York and Rhode Island political candidates in the names of others.

A critical Rhode Island bridge will need to be demolished and replaced

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee says a critical bridge that was partially shut down over safety concerns in December will need to be demolished and replaced.

Lawmakers hope bill package will ease Rhode Island’s housing crisis

Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi is pushing a package of more than a dozen bills aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis.

Maddox scores 21 as George Mason defeats Rhode Island 69-51

Led by Darius Maddox’s 21 points, the George Mason Patriots defeated the Rhode Island Rams 69-51.

Senate leaders in Rhode Island hope 25-bill package will make health care more affordable

Senate leaders in Rhode Island are pushing a 25-bill package aimed at making health care more affordable and easier to access.

Tony Rey resigns from U.S. Sailing board of directors, mentions effect of lawsuit controversy

Professional sailor and coach Tony Rey has resigned from U.S. Sailing’s board of directors in the wake of a federal lawsuit filed by the national governing body filed against a foundation and three of its principals, including former Olympic team boss Paul Cayard.

Olympic medalist JJ Fetter calls for sailing officials’ resignations in lawsuit dispute

Two-time Olympic medalist JJ Fetter is calling for the resignations of U.S. Sailing’s CEO, president and any other board member who supports a federal lawsuit against a sailing foundation and three of its principals, including former Olympic team boss Paul Cayard.

1 dead, 3 injured following a fire at a Massachusetts house

One person has been killed and three others injured in a Massachusetts house fire. Middleborough fire and police departments were called to a house fire in town with people trapped inside.

Richmond takes down Rhode Island 85-77

Led by Jordan King’s 25 points, the Richmond Spiders defeated the Rhode Island Rams 85-77 on Wednesday night.

King and Richmond host Rhode Island

Richmond visits the Rhode Island Rams after Jordan King scored 24 points in the Spiders’ 90-74 victory against the George Washington Revolutionaries.

Rhode Island hosts King and Richmond

Richmond visits the Rhode Island Rams after Jordan King scored 24 points in the Spiders’ 90-74 win against the George Washington Revolutionaries.

Alston scores 21 in Loyola Chicago’s 77-67 win against Rhode Island

Led by Philip Alston’s 21 points, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the Rhode Island Rams 77-67 on Sunday.

House and Rhode Island host Loyola Chicago

Rhode Island takes on the Loyola Chicago Ramblers after Jaden House scored 22 points in Rhode Island’s 81-79 loss to the UMass Minutemen.

House and Rhode Island host Loyola Chicago

Rhode Island hosts the Loyola Chicago Ramblers after Jaden House scored 22 points in Rhode Island’s 81-79 loss to the UMass Minutemen.

Man charged with setting fires at predominantly Black church in Rhode Island

A Rhode Island man was arrested Thursday and charged with using gasoline to set several fires around the exterior of a predominantly Black church in North Providence on Sunday.

Hiker kills coyote with his bare hands after attack; tests confirm the animal had rabies

Rhode Island officials say a coyote killed by a hiker has tested positive for rabies. Police say the hiker killed the coyote with his bare hands on Friday after being bitten on the leg while walking in the woods in Johnston.

A bill encouraging post-pandemic outdoor dining in Rhode Island is served up to governor

A bill that would set standards for cities and towns to regulate outdoor dining has landed on Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee’s desk.

Grant scores 31, Duquesne downs Rhode Island 85-71

The Duquesne Dukes defeated the Rhode Island Rams 85-71 on Saturday led by Dae Dae Grant’s 31 points. Fousseyni Drame and Kareem Rozier had 11 points each for the Dukes.

Providence approves first state-sanctioned safe injection site in Rhode Island

A Rhode Island city has approved the first state-sanctioned safe injection site, a place where people can use heroin and other illegal drugs and be revived if they overdose.

Green scores 20 in Rhode Island’s 71-69 win over La Salle

Led by David Green’s 20 points, the Rhode Island Rams defeated the La Salle Explorers 71-69 on Wednesday night.

George Mason knocks off Rhode Island 92-84

Led by Darius Maddox’s 24 points, the George Mason Patriots defeated the Rhode Island Rams 92-84. The Patriots are now 15-5 on the season, while the Rams dropped to 9-11.

Rhode Island faces George Mason on 3-game losing streak

Rhode Island is looking to break its three-game skid with a win against George Mason. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.