PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Frank Caprio, who served as a judge for the Providence Municipal Court for almost 40 years, has died. He was 88. Caprio’s death was confirmed Wednesday by his son. “Beloved ...

Rhode Island lawmakers have increased the size of the state budget by 10% over the last two years, and the pressure to spend more shows no sign of letting up, according to a new analysis.