🏛️ Structure of Rhode Island State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Dan McKee).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and General Treasurer.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
Rhode Island General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (75 members) and the Senate (38 members).
Rhode Island House of Representatives Website
Rhode Island State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Rhode Island Supreme Court, with the Superior Court, District Court, Family Court, Workers' Compensation Court, and Traffic Tribunal.
Rhode Island Judiciary Website
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Rhode Island Department of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
Register to Vote
Elections & Voting Info
Rhode Island Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
Voter Guide Portal
📊 Key Political Issues in Rhode Island
Affordable Housing and Urban Development
Climate Change and Coastal Resilience
Renewable Energy Development
Public Education and School Funding
Transportation Infrastructure and Public Transit Expansion
Healthcare Access and Affordability
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Rhode Island: Promotes informed and active civic participation.
LWV Rhode Island Website
Environment Council of Rhode Island: Advocates for environmental preservation and sustainability.
Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE): Focused on social and economic justice advocacy.
📰 Stay Informed
The Providence Journal: Covers statewide politics and government.
Rhode Island Public Radio (The Public's Radio): Offers in-depth reporting on state and local issues.
ecoRI News: Nonprofit newsroom focused on environmental news in Rhode Island.
📚 Educational Resources
Rhode Island State Archives: Provides access to historical and government records.
Rhode Island State Archives Website
BallotPedia Rhode Island: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Rhode Island
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.