JUST IN: @HelenaBFoulkes will kick off her campaign for governor tomorrow, per advisory just sent out The long-awaited McKee/Foulkes rematch about to come into much sharper focus

UPDATE: A spokesperson for the toymaker tells us they do not plan to have any corporate footprint in Rhode Island.

BREAKING: It's official - Hasbro is moving its HQ out of Pawtucket and going to Boston

NEW: Hearing from a source familiar that the pick for the open Cranston City Council citywide seat will be Emilia Vaziri (D). Former vice chair of the Cranston Young Democrats. Has an MBA. Coached. Resides in Ward 6. Background -

Here's my weekly briefing on local politics (and more):

NEW: Jill Davidson, director of development and communications for Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, has opened up a campaign account to run for the vacant Providence Ward 2 City Council seat. She joins a growing field of candidates. Background -

.⁦@TedNesi⁩ talks with ⁦@Rep_Magaziner⁩ about his consensus bill to ban congressional stock trading

My Saturday column:

.@IanDonnis reports Newport City Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong is pondering a 2026 run for LG

The latest twist in a supernatural saga: "The Conjuring" house has been listed for auction... on Halloween

NEW: Gov. Dan McKee said he will meet with state health officials to discuss access to vaccines on Friday. “The question right now, is the coverage," he told @BurnellKristin. https://t.co/5T6YQpkUqE @wpri12

NEW: Hasbro has gone radio silent on Rhode Island leaders in recent weeks, fueling speculation the toymaker is preparing to announce a decision on whether it will relocate its HQ

Two mayors who at one point were listed as potential challengers to Lt. Gov. @Sabina_Matos pictured below with her as all three seek reelection to their current offices.

“She actually defines what it is to be resilient, what it is to be strong, to be caring, to be professional, and above all, to be there.” City councilors shared memories and sent well wishes to the now former Prov. Ward 2 councilor Helen Anthony. https://t.co/lzGR7139NN @wpri12

WARD 2 RACE UPDATE: Just hours before the Providence City Council formally received Councilwoman Helen Anthony’s letter of resignation, a second candidate — Jeff Levy — emerged in the race to take control of the Ward 2 seat. https://t.co/sTM9kCTlWD @wpri12

Looking forward to joining @cbergnews @SpencerPolling and @chuckwilliams on this week's @NXSTMediaGroup Political Power Ranker show

There's a buzz in Westerly with rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could get married in Rhode Island. Tonight at 5 - hear how Swifties are reacting to the possible event.

Pawtucket Mayor @DonGrebien is kicking off his reelection bid for a ninth term this evening https://t.co/WYjXiq2oRj @wpri12

NEW: Gov. Maura Healey just announced a series of immediate measures to ensure that vaccines remain available and covered by Mass. insurers, regardless of guidance at the federal level. I'll bring you more info coming up at 4:30 on @wpri12. https://t.co/oq2paUftSS

NEW: The Trump administration is facing a growing number of lawsuits over its aggressive attacks on the offshore wind industry, as New England leaders and wind companies attempt to revive the abruptly halted Revolution Wind project