Rhode Island’s Shifting Political and Legal Landscape | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Rhode Island’s political race is heating up as Helena Foulkes pulls ahead of Governor Dan McKee in new polls, just weeks before the primary — while McKee pauses new Flock camera installations for a statewide review. Meanwhile, authorities scramble to find a hit-and-run driver in Freetown and investigate hazardous waste dumping in South Kingstown. In court, the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues with fresh defense testimony, and Worcester police seek a woman linked to the death of an off-duty officer. On the bright side, Federal Hill’s historic Arch and La Pigna are getting a much-needed…