Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift tax’ on vacation homes aims to boost affordable housing

Perched on a hill high above Westerly’s East Beach sits one of Taylor Swift’s eight houses. The $28 million home is adorned with more windows than can be easily counted, giving it views of the Atlantic lapping the sandy shores below. As of this summer, …

Rhode Island's gubernatorial shakeup

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee ousted in Democratic primary

(The Center Square) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was defeated by Democratic challenger Helena Foulkes in Wednesday's elections, becoming the first incumbent governor in eight years to lose a primary.  Foulkes, a former CVS executive and political …

This forgotten Rhode Island city started with a tavern and a bold claim

Updated Sept. 9, 2026, 5:03 p.m. ET Voters in North Providence cast their ballots at Birchwood Middle School in the 2026 Rhode Island primary election on Sept. 9.Ryan T. Conaty/The Providence JournalProvidence mayoral candidate David Morales speaks …

Democratic socialist backed by Bernie Sanders ousts Providence, Rhode Island mayor

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rhode Island State Rep. David Morales, a 27-year-old democratic socialist endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., defeated …

New $26M federal grant will expand clinical and translational research across Rhode Island

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and his colleagues from Rhode Island’s congressional delegation — U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner, and U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo — have been very supportive of the program. “This is good news for Rhode Island that builds …

Republican primary for Rhode Island governor remains too close to call

Rhode Island's Republican gubernatorial primary remained too close to call Thursday morning. Aaron Guckian and Elaine Pelino were in a close contest for the nomination, separated only a few hundred votes with most of the vote counted. Aaron Guckian, …

Rhode Island's Dem Governor Just Achieved Something Most Politicians Would Like to Avoid

Not that it affects the gubernatorial elections, since Rhode Island is a deep-blue state, but incumbent Gov. Dan McKee will need to update his resume after being blown out by his primary challenger, former CVS executive Helena Foulkes. Ms. Foulkes clinched …

Rhode Island Primary Election Results (updating)

Statewide Results Governor – Democrat – Helena Buonanno Foulkes, over Gov. Dan McKee Governor – Republican – Aaron C. Guckian over Elaine M. Pelino (by 279 votes) Campaign for November will be: Foulkes (D) – Guckian (R) – Ken Block (I) ___ Mayor of …

Rhode Island Weather for September 10, 2026

Morning is the weakest stretch. After a muggy overnight in the upper 60s to around 70, skies stay cloudy and there is a 30–40% chance of showers, mainly before mid-morning. Temperatures are already in the low-to-mid 70s, southwest to west winds run 10–15 …