The Latest Breaking News from Rhode Island

Over the past two weeks, 21 new ballot measures were certified in five states

As of June 23, 142 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 39 states, 27 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024).

Ballotpedia · Jun 25

Everything We Know and Don’t Know About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Rumored Wedding at MSG

The latest clues suggest the wedding is, indeed, set to take place at the historic sports arena.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24

Gov. McKee (D) signs bill to require governor, legislature agreement before opting into Education Freedom Tax Credit

On June 18, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee (D) signed H 7163 which requires the Rhode Island General Assembly and the governor to approve any effort to opt into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC). It specified that the state may only participate if the legislature passes a bill that…

Ballotpedia · Jun 23

State legislative incumbents are retiring at a lower rate, facing primaries at a higher rate in 2026

Welcome to the Monday, June 22, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 22

Judge Orders Trump to Resume Green Card and Asylum Processing After Ruling Freeze Left Immigrants in 'Indeterminate Legal Limbo'

A federal judge in Rhode Island has overturned Trump-era policies suspending immigration benefits for 39 countries, citing bias and lack of genuine national security concerns, affecting hundreds of thousands of applicants.

International Business Times UK · Jun 21

'Canceled Due to a Leak': Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Spark Chaos Over Rumored Madison Square Garden Wedding Move

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are facing fresh wedding rumours after claims their Rhode Island plans were scrapped for Madison Square Garden, though nothing has been confirmed.

International Business Times UK · Jun 21

In Taylor Swift's beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of Watch Hill after a large tent appeared near her estate

AAP · Jun 21

Taylor Swift wedding rumours grip Rhode Island town after mysterious tent appears

Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of Watch Hill

The Independent UK · Jun 21

Taylor Swift’s mansion activity sparks rumours she’s set to marry Travis Kelce

Fresh activity at the singer’s sprawling Rhode Island estate and a separate late-night gathering on the opposite coast for her partner have fuelled renewed speculation about the wedding plans of one of the world's most talked-about celebrity couples.

BANG Premier · Jun 18

How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Allegedly Re-Writing Their Wedding Plans After Security Breaches

Reports claim Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ditched plans for a Rhode Island wedding at Ocean House after the venue leaked, switching to a huge Madison Square Garden ceremony instead.

International Business Times UK · Jun 18