Rhode Island is unique in its approach to local government, and its origin can be traced back to Colonial-era communities preferring to govern independently. It’s the only state besides ...

Rep. McNamara maintains the 1663 Royal Charter empowers the governor to create free trade zones, but R.I. Commerce officials ...

Constructed in 1739, the Old Colony House served dual purposes ... In 1842, the concept of an independent judicial branch of government took root in Rhode Island with the passage of a new ...

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State today announced that the State House will once again be open ...

Rhode Island Democratic state Rep ... with such inhabitants of other colonies peaceably. And lastly, we do for us our heirs and successors grant unto said Governor and their successors ...

YORKTOWN — Colonial National Historical Park will host a special living history event featuring reenactors from the 1st Rhode ...

YORKTOWN, Va. — Colonial National Historical Park will host a special living history event featuring reenactors from the 1st Rhode Island Infantry Regiment on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April ...