Editorial Policy

Our editorial mission

Ask Rhode Island exists to give locals, newcomers, and visitors clear, accurate, and useful answers to practical questions about life in Rhode Island. Every piece of content we publish is held to a single standard: would a real Rhode Island resident find this genuinely helpful?

Who writes and reviews our content

Content on Ask Rhode Island is researched, written, and reviewed by the Ask Rhode Island Editorial Team — a group of writers and researchers with direct familiarity with Rhode Island life, government processes, local services, and the Ocean State's communities.

We do not publish content from anonymous contributors. We do not accept paid editorial placements or sponsored articles presented as neutral editorial content. Content created with AI assistance is always reviewed, edited, and verified by a human editor before publication.

How we research and source information

We rely on official and authoritative sources first:

• Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (dmv.ri.gov)
• Rhode Island government portal (ri.gov)
• Rhode Island Department of Health (health.ri.gov)
• Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (dlt.ri.gov)
• Rhode Island Division of Taxation (tax.ri.gov)
• Rhode Island Department of Human Services (dhs.ri.gov)
• City and town official websites across Rhode Island
• Federal sources where applicable (IRS, SSA, HUD, etc.)
• Official beach, park, and tourism authority pages

For local guides (restaurants, beaches, events), we rely on direct local knowledge, official venue information, and firsthand research. We clearly distinguish between factual information and editorial recommendations.

Important disclaimers

How often content is updated

Rhode Island laws, fees, DMV requirements, and local information change regularly. We audit our content on a rolling basis and aim to update high-traffic articles at least every 90 days. Time-sensitive content (fees, hours, phone numbers, schedules) is prioritized for more frequent review.

Every article displays a “Last updated” date. If you notice outdated information, please submit a correction.

Affiliate links and sponsored content

Ask Rhode Island earns revenue through display advertising and affiliate partnerships. When we include affiliate links, we disclose this clearly at the top of the relevant article.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial recommendations. We only recommend products, services, or businesses we believe provide genuine value to Rhode Island readers. We do not accept payment to feature or favorably review any specific product or service in our editorial content.

For full details, see our How We Make Money page.

Corrections policy

We take accuracy seriously. If you find an error — factual, numerical, or otherwise — please let us know. We investigate every reported error and publish corrections promptly. See our full Corrections Policy.

Contact the editorial team

Questions about our editorial standards or content decisions? Contact us here or email hello@askrhodeisland.com.