The R.I. law passed just before the US Senate removed a provision from the “Big Beautiful Bill” that would have prevented states from regulating AI for 10 years.

P ROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Voters in Rhode Island Senate District 4 will head to the polls on July 8 for a special election primary. There are four Democrats running for the seat, which represents all of North Providence and part of Providence.

Eric Ulis is the second candidate to announce they’re challenging Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos for the Democratic nomination in 2026.

The 68-year-old Republican gained prominence when he sued the state over a COVID-19 vaccine requirement during the pandemic.