The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Republican proposal that would shift some food stamp costs from the federal government to the states would violate the chamber’s strict rules.

The unfavorable rulings for Republicans have forced them to strip out certain measures, potentially foreshadowing the fate of other questionable provisions

The cost-share plan was a critical way for Republicans to trim spending to pay for their massive reconciliation package and farm bill programs.

It’s go time in the Senate for President Donald Trump ’s “big, beautiful bill.”

The Rhode Island General Assembly voted to approve the assault-style weapons ban bill on Friday. Senate and the House convened Friday for what is expected to be the final day of the 2025 session. The Senate voted to pass an amended version of the weapons bill.