Rhode Island lawmakers convene new legislative session

Video Quality Speed 00:00 01:49 Rhode Island legislative session NBC 10's John Perik reports that the 2026 session of the ...

Legislative leaders call for collaboration and inclusion as 2026 session begins

The first day of the 2026 legislative session featured all the hallmarks of an opening celebration. Lawmakers exchanged hugs ...
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How Rhode Island finally pushed a partial assault weapons ban over the finish line

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Passing a new law restricting assault weapons took Rhode Island lawmakers more than 10 years, but it may offer a road map to other states looking to ease the proliferation of ...
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RI has some of the country's toughest gun laws. What are they?

Rhode Island is known to have some of the tougher gun laws in the country, even though the law passed this year banning the ...

Providence mayor unveils New Year’s resolutions in legislative package

Two days into Rhode Island’s six-month 2026 legislative session, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley briefed reporters Wednesday ...
Boston Herald

Judge rules that Rhode Island’s gun permit system does not violate Second Amendment

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge says Rhode Island’s gun permit system, which requires residents to show “a need” to openly carry a firearm throughout the state, does not violate the Second ...
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Rhode Island lawmakers consider several gun bills, including assault weapons ban

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday at the Rhode Island State House as lawmakers considered several gun bills, including an assault weapons ban. The majority of people ...