By Christopher Shea | Reporter
Hiya,
For the first time in months, we can enjoy a weekend without political ads interrupting our favorite TV shows or campaign mailers crowding our mailboxes!
The 14th annual 'Salute to Veterans' WaterFire is Saturday with the program and vendors opening at 3:30 p.m. Gov. Dan McKee speaks at 4 p.m.
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High tide in Bristol Saturday is at 6:14 a.m. and 6:34 p.m. Low tide is at 12:03 p.m. Sunrise is at 6:24 a.m. Sunset is at 4:32 p.m.
High tide in Tiverton Sunday is at 6:44 a.m. and 7:04 p.m. Low tide is at 12:35 p.m. Sunrise is at 6:25 a.m. Sunset is at 4:31 p.m.
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Here’s your look at the week that was:
Helena Buonanno Foulkes launched a transition website seeking resident feedback and applications from those who want to work in state government. (Screenshot)
By Nancy Lavin
A transition website launched by Helena Buonanno Foulkes seeks input and applications from residents who want to improve Rhode Island government, including as staffers or members of volunteer boards and commissions.
The exterior of the Frank Licht Judicial Complex in downtown Providence. (Photo by Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current)
By Christopher Shea
Gov. Dan McKee nominated two Superior Court judges and a new District Court chief Friday, adding three names to the judicial appointments awaiting Senate review in the chamber's rare fall session.
Rhode Island College students study inside Adams Library on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. The library stands to receive $50 million in renovations and a consolidated student success and career readiness center now that voters approved Question 1 on Tuesday's ballot. (Photo by Michael Salerno/Rhode Island Current)
By Alexander Castro
Rhode Islanders OK’d three of five bond measures on Tuesday’s ballot, approving a combined $450 million in borrowing to fund projects in higher education, housing and environmental projects, while rejecting $150 million for economic development and historic preservation.
Republicans five-term Sen. Thomas Paolino, left, deputy minority leader, of Lincoln, and six-term Sen. Elaine Morgan, right, of Hopkinton, now deputy minority whip, both lost their seats in the Rhode Island Senate to Democratic challengers in Tuesday's election. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)
By Nancy Lavin
Democratic dominance of the Rhode Island General Assembly deepened Tuesday night, after five incumbent lawmakers — four Republicans and one independent — were ousted by challengers from the left after the polls closed. The results leave just 10 Republicans in the 113-member legislature, down from 14.
A box of Spanish-language flyers urging Providence voters to approve Question 7 is shown at an Election Night party for divestment campaign supporters at Salon on Eddy Street. (Photo by Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current)
By Alexander Castro and Christopher Shea
Providence voters overwhelmingly approved a citizen-led proposal Tuesday night that aims to restrict municipal investments connected to severe human rights violations abroad.
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation — U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and U.S. Reps. Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo — expect to have a more prominent role in Congress as Democrats take control of both chambers. (Photos by Alexander Castro and Ken Castro/Rhode Island Current; collage by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)
By Christopher Shea
U.S. Reps. Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo are poised to find themselves among the more senior members of the House Democratic caucus next year when a large group of new Democrats arrives. The shift in Congressional power could be even more consequential for Rhode Island’s two senators. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed anticipates he will reclaim the chairmanship of the Senate Armed Services Committee, while US. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is expected to become chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
ICYMI
Foulkes defeats Block and Guckian to win governor’s race | Nancy Lavin
Matos beats Loughlin to win another term as Rhode Island lieutenant governor | Alexander Castro
Kim Ahern elected Rhode Island’s first Democratic female Attorney General | Christopher Shea
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