The head of the state's Economic Development Corporation has stepped down following the controversy of Curt Schilling's 38 Studios.
Gov. Chafee Monday said all state offices must recognize out-of-state same sex marriages and that R.I. pass marriage equality.
12 residents were appointed to various boards and committees.
The following licenses were approved by the Coventry Town Council on Monday, May 14.
A local Eagle Scout was also recognized for his achievements.
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
The Barrington School Committee is considering accepting 10 such students next year, for tuition of $12,800 per pupil. Would this make sense in Coventry?
Julie Lima Boyle traveled to Washington, DC with 52 fellow educators for a week-long conference.
In an interview with ABC News, the president says gay couples should have the right to marry.
The legislation would allow residents extended time to pay tax bills.
The Town Financial Meeting is fast approaching. Make sure you know what the upcoming budget is looking like.
The team received a citation after winning the Division Two state championship for the second year in a row.
The bill would require all compensation to be disclosed before the Department of Administration could approve a contract.
Keith Anderson's Apr. 29 fundraiser attracted a bigger crowd than expected.
The funding would provide 21st century training to teachers.
The alleged events occurred between Oct., 2011 and Jan., 2012.
Coventry Town Manager Thomas Hoover attended a press conference on Apr. 25 in advance of a House Finance Committee hearing scheduled for Thursday.
The former Massachusetts governor won 56 percent of the Coventry vote, beating his nearest competitor by 26 points.
Council members also agreed to ask legislators for Senate Bill 2171 approval.
Middle and high school students were congratulated for art and music accomplishments.
Make sure you know where to vote tomorrow as your polling place may have changed.
Voters should be prepared for Voter ID, new polling places and new closing time when going to vote Tuesday.
The lawsuit is against Gov. Lincoln Chafee's Rhode Island Health Benefits Exchange executive order.
A letter to the editor from Sen. James Sheehan and Rep. Donna Walsh advocates for workforce skill and education development.
The following is a report of the Providence County Grand Jury from Apr. 13.
Public encouraged to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs on April 28.
Department heads and council members discussed the effects of 5 and 10% budget cuts for fiscal 2012-13.
Today is Thursday, Apr. 11. Here are five things you need to know:
Several contracts for DPW equipment also approved.
Rhode Island ranked one high for incidents of the disease several years ago.
Exports not only help the local economy, but also create jobs.
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/
Voters accepted the proposed budget and all other resolutions.
Today is Wednesday, Apr. 4. Here are five things you need to know:
Pension numbers continue to be the largest budget increases.
Board members announced that more than 2/3 of the district's delinquent taxes have been collected.
Representative Patricia Serpa serves on a business panel to help small business.