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Court Rules Shekarchi can Seek—and Serve on—RI Supreme Court

July 28, 2026 |

Judge Richard Licht has decisively ruled that former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi may apply for—and, if selected, serve on—the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The ruling rejects the Ethics Commission’s revolving-door interpretation as the Judicial Nominating Commission interview moves forward Tuesday.

More Rhode Island Homes Sell—but Prices Reach a Record High

July 27, 2026 |

More Rhode Island Homes Sell—but Prices Reach a Record High

Rhode Island one of 14 states being sued by DOJ over in-state tuition, assistance for undocumented students

July 27, 2026 |

Department of Justice lawsuit challenging Rhode Island’s in-state college tuition law

The Justice Department is challenging Rhode Island laws providing qualifying undocumented students with in-state tuition and certain financial assistance. We examine who changed the law, how many students may be affected and which state successfully resisted DOJ.

Georgia poll once again shows tightest races rest on Voters Over 50 – Herb Weiss

July 27, 2026 |

AARP Poll: Georgia’s Tightest Races Rest on Voters Over 50

Rhode Island Weather for July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026 |

Rhode Island Weather for July 27, 2026

Business Monday: Toys, Tom, Tech, and Business – Bob Salvas

July 27, 2026 |

Business Monday: Toys, Tom, Tech, and Business – Bob Salvas

Cranston’s First Retail Cannabis Store was planned for the former Pizza Hut. Now? Maybe Not.

July 26, 2026 |

Ancora Partners says it invested more than $500,000 preparing a cannabis store at the former Pizza Hut on Reservoir Avenue. But no state license was issued, Rhode Island reset the application process, and questions remain about the location, ownership and political campaign now covering the property.