Ashley Deckert, director of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families, says the most common reason her child welfare department becomes involved with families is poverty, even though all situations are different.

She also talks about the agency's budget and staffing challenges.

Adam Greenman is challenging longtime Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien in this fall's election.

Rhode Island could finally get its long-awaited Costco store.

Allyn Meyers, the new chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party, talks about the status of the party in the state and efforts to build the party's prominence. He also discusses the upcoming governor's race.

Sen. Jack Reed, the Democrat from Rhode Island, talks about the war in Iran, the United States' future relationship with NATO, and the Epstein files.

Mayor Don Grebien of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, talks about Hasbro's decision to move its headquarters to Boston, the city's move out of City Hall, and the new high school.

John Loughlin is seeking the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Rhode Island. He talks about the purpose of the office, green energy, the millionaires tax and the Washington Bridge.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, the Rhode Island Democrat, talks about the war in Iran, the partial government shutdown, election security and Jeffrey Epstein.

David Morales is a Democratic state representative running for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee talks about the Washington Bridge project and his reelection campaign.

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