Minnesota was using it to build its state capitol building, and Rhode Island ... What and Why RI is a weekly feature by The Providence Journal to explore our readers' curiosity.

Moreover, it stood on the grounds where the state’s imposing capitol building now sits ... 1849 map of Providence, Rhode Island. Snowtown stood just north of the Cove, near the center of ...

Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Rhode Island State Capitol Saturday afternoon to protest the sweeping actions of the Trump administration and Elon Musk. Four hours into the rally hundreds ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Rhode Island state lawmaker has come under fire ... he did not go inside the U.S. Capitol building. Yes i marched to the capitol with 1 million peaceful patriots ...

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee (D) delivered the State of the State address from the state’s capitol in Providence. He discussed his administration’s accomplishments and laid out priorities ...

A bill exempting Rhode Island Capitol Police from the state's seven-day waiting period ... concerns about "the proliferation" of guns. PROVIDENCE – The first gun bill of the year won the ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island ... building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon; engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct in a ...