Trump, Rhode Island

Rhode Island officials on guard as Trump tries to impose federal funding freeze
A Trump administration order to pause federal spending on Tuesday led to bureaucratic bedlam in Rhode Island and across the country as state government officials tried to assess the local impact of suddenly turning off federal spigots.
Did Trump pause federal funding to rebuild Rhode Island’s Washington Bridge?
State DOT Director Alviti said the executive orders would halt only “Green New Deal” projects, not the bridge work.
RI, Mass. join federal lawsuit seeking to block Trump funding freeze
The attorneys general of Rhode Island and Massachusetts joined four colleagues from other states Tuesday in filing a federal lawsuit that seeks to block the Trump administration’s freeze on federal-assistance funding,
RI Attorney General co-leads lawsuit against Trump’s federal funding freeze
The coalition of attorneys general argue that the order violates the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act.
'It's our money': Has Trump defunded RI's new Washington Bridge? What we know.
"These grants include over $220 million for the Interstate-195 Washington Bridge, which has been partially closed since December 2023 due to a catastrophic failure, and more than $250 million to address 15 bridges along Rhode Island’s busy I-95 corridor,
RI congressional delegation asks Trump admin to release funds for Washington Bridge, local projects
A new letter from Rhode Island’s congressional delegates to the federal Office of Management and Budget asks the office’s acting director, Matthew Vaeth, to confirm that all previously approved funding for local projects will be released to the state.
RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his 'historic victory.' Here's why
The resolution was defeated 21-14 after a trio of Senate Democrats denounced the culture of law-breaking and dehumanization ...
Rhode Island may get its first LGBTQ location on the national historic register. Here's how.
For the first time in Rhode Island, Providence is on track to add a designated LGBTQ+ landmark to the National Register of ...
Shell’s US unit acquires a Rhode Island power plant
The global energy company Shell has completed the acquisition of a power plant located just outside of Providence, which the ...
From cops to court to prisons, here's how RI agencies are navigating new immigration directives
The attorney general's office said it would protect every child and law-abiding individual in RI - regardless of immigration ...
Shell finalizes purchase of Rhode Island power plant
An affiliate of London-based Shell PLC (NYSE: SHEL) said Jan. 24 it had finalized its purchase of a 100% equity stake in ...
RI attorney general warns of impacts from Trump's potential funding freeze
A judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s potential freeze of federal funding. This comes after Rhode ...
Here Are The Most Expensive ZIP Codes In Rhode Island, From Zillow Data
Below are the 15 most expensive ZIP codes in Rhode Island.
Did you feel the earthquake? What to know about Maine earthquake felt in Rhode Island
Light shaking from the earthquake was felt as far south as Rhode Island, according to the USGS. Monday's earthquake, which ...
RI school unveils fleet of electric school buses
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WPRI) — A Rhode Island charter school now has the largest fleet of electric school buses in the state.