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,
'So clearly unlawful': RI AG joins suit against Trump's federal spending freeze. What to know.
"It is astonishing that President Trump, through an agency most Americans have never heard of, would take an action so clearly unlawful that would impact so many Americans in so many ways." By Tuesday evening,
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.
Judge blocks federal funds freeze. El Paso could lose millions, leaders warn
Although a court has temporarily halted the president's plan, El Paso leaders fear the results could be disastrous if it eventually moves forward.
White House tries to clarify Trump federal spending freeze as confusion spreads
The federal government fell into chaos Tuesday as officials braced for potential interruptions to programs that range from protecting food safety to responding to natural disasters.
Mass. is suing over federal funding freeze as Medicaid system appears to be down
A judge temporarily blocked the freeze, which the White House says doesn't affect individuals, but federal payment portals are glitching.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump policy that aimed at freezing federal grant funding
Advocacy groups for nonprofits, health care and small business fought to block the memo they argued could lead to 'catastrophic' harm cutting funding.
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 ...
'It's our money': Has Trump defunded RI's new Washington Bridge? What we know.
NORTH KINGSTOWN − The fate of $600 million in federal funding for Rhode Island highway projects, including the westbound ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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.