RI League of Cities & Towns

06/12/2026

The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns thanks Senate President Val Lawson and the Rhode Island Senate for approving the FY2027 budget and continuing to support Rhode Island’s cities and towns.

06/11/2026

Like many local officials, Town of Lincoln, RI Administrator Philip Gould frequently hears from concerned residents about the deteriorating sidewalks in their community, including along Route 123 – a state highway.

Strained municipal budgets mean that cities and towns like Lincoln do not have the resources to maintain sidewalks along state-owned highways, creating unsafe conditions for pedestrians.

We continue to urge the General Assembly to pass legislation to return the maintenance responsibility for sidewalks along state roads to the state.

LINCOLN — Local officials are continuing their push for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to take responsibility for maintaining sidewalks along state roads, arguing that municipalities have long been

06/03/2026

Rhode Island's Summer of Soccer is officially upon us, and our mayors are ready! To see the festivities happening around the state, visit https://www.goprovidence.com/rhode-island-summer-of-soccer/.

06/01/2026

On Friday, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed the FY27 budget out of committee. We extend our appreciation to Speaker Blazejewski and the House for continuing to invest in local communities.

05/29/2026

Tight municipal budgets can often make critical road repairs a financial challenge for local communities. Thanks to Governor Dan McKee's Rhode Restore program, state investment has helped repair more than 800 miles of roadways across the state, making local streets safer and easier to navigate for Rhode Islanders.

“Adding local road improvement to our already tight municipal budget is a real challenge. And the reality is, often times, needed work on local roads would just get deferred because they didn’t have the money. But thanks to Rhode Restore, nearly $140 million had been invested in local roads. It’s a long, overdue shot in the arm to make roads smother and safer,” Rhode Island Department of Transportation acting Director Robert Rocchio said.

For more: https://turnto10.com/news/local/leaders-highlight-success-of-grant-matching-program-for-local-road-repairs-in-rhode-island-municipalities-budget-challenges-improvement-may-28-2026

05/27/2026

"I am a firm believer that educating our students will bear fruit for the future."

Woonsocket Mayor Chris Beauchamp testified before Senate Finance to voice his strong support for H. 8351, which, based on the work of the Rhode Island Foundation's Blue Ribbon Commission, will ensure that Rhode Island's school funding formula is fair, accountable and sustainable for every community.

05/21/2026

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05/18/2026

The League is pleased by the Rhode Island Senate’s recent passage of S. 2042. We extend our appreciation to Sen. Gordon Rogers and all members of the Senate for their support and passage of this important legislation and look forward to continuing our work with the House of Representatives as the bill advances.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the newest graduating cohort of the Rhode Island League of Cities & Towns’ Municipal Leadership Academy!

Over the past several months, these municipal professionals have dedicated their time to strengthening the leadership, collaboration, and public service skills that keep Rhode Island’s cities and towns running smoothly.

We are proud to celebrate this accomplished group and grateful for their commitment to local government and community leadership. Congratulations to all of this spring's graduates!

05/13/2026

School budgets have a large impact communities of all sizes, all across the state. H. 8351, proposed legislation based on the findings of the Rhode Island Foundation's Blue Ribbon Commission, will reimagine Rhode Island's education funding formula to reflect the true cost of education, support students’ needs and deliver accountability

In his testimony before the House Finance Committee, Mayor Brett Smiley shared that "the predictability and stability [offered by H. 8351] is crucial for us."

The League looks forward to working together with the General Assembly on passing this important legislation.