A new study suggests cash assistance to those recently released from prison reduces parole violations and eases reentry.

Many of the gubernatorial candidates in the June 10 primary have millions left in reserves as the race nears its end.

Nancy Lavin is senior reporter covering state politics, energy and environmental issues for the Rhode Island Current.

One candidate for governor has accused an opponent of “a long history of corruption.” Another called his chief rival a “professional liar.” Yet another produced an ad depicting him boxing President ...

The task force is not aimed at a real problem, and instead is premised on false, nativist, and discredited narratives about ...

The new bill comes less than two years after the law known as the "Temp Workers Bill of Rights" went into effect.

The students sued after the federal government terminated their records in an immigration database, jeopardizing their legal ...

The killing of Jersey City man Andrew Washington reflects broader failures in handling mental health crises, advocates said.

Locomotive engineers and agency management remain at odds over wages with less than a week before workers can launch a ...

Child health advocates say proposed Medicaid cuts would have a significant trickle-down effect on children and their ...

NEWARK — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was arrested Friday and accused of trespassing at an immigration detention center, was ...

Newark officials sued to prevent the jail from opening, alleging its owners did not obtain proper city permits.