By Steve Klamkin Latino Public Radio   Senator Jack Reed on Wednesday condemned President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, calling them part of a “reckless and chaotic economic policies that are raising prices and fueling inflation.”   In a news conference in his Cranston office, the Democratic U.S. Senator said “The Wall Street Journal reported this […]Read More

By Steve Klamkin Latino Public Radio    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be barred from using Providence city property or facilities to stage or conduct enforcement actions, under an executive order signed Tuesday by Mayor Brett Smiley.    The order directs Providence Police to not act as immigration officers, not to ask individuals […]Read More

The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association (RIPCA) installed its new Executive Board during a swearing-in ceremony on January 11 in Warwick. The newly installed President, Barrington Police Chief Colonel Michael E. Correia, outlined his vision and priorities for the Association in 2026. His focus is on building upon the strong foundation of work accomplished by […]Read More

President Donald Trump’s decision to loosen export controls threatens the United States’ national security and competitive advantage in artificial intelligence WASHINGTON, DC – On January 12, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) challenged U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick over President Donald Trump’s dangerous decision […]Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement following reports that the Trump Administration issued termination letters for up to $2 billion in grants for mental health and addiction services including to Rhode Island providers. “The overdose crisis continues to threaten the lives of many Rhode Islanders. It is unconscionable that the Trump Administration intends […]Read More

Providence, RI – Yesterday, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee gave his fourth State of the State address, outlining his top priorities for the year as he looks to build on his strong record of delivering for Rhode Islanders. Emphasizing the importance of affordability, he introduced Rhode Island’s first “Affordability for All agenda,” which will eliminate […]Read More