Coventry Zoning: Meeting On Gun Range Set For Feb 13

The zoning board will hold the rescheduled meeting on Feb. 13 with an extra day on Feb. 15, if needed for testimony and deliberations.

Bills To Help Coventry Residents With Sewer Costs

Lawmakers introduced three bills to protect homeowners.

Sparks Fly Over Raimondo's Welding Program Remarks

Rep. Sherry Roberts (R-West Greenwich & Coventry) says the governor shouldn't have tried to take credit for a welding program.

Raptakis To Propose 15-Minute Limit For Leaving Children In Cars

The new law would give children protections similar to pets.

5 Ways Social Security Protects You and Your Family

Next payday, when you see a portion of your wages go toward FICA taxes, rest easier knowing that it brings a lifetime of protections.

One Fact You Should Know About Disability

One fact you should know is Social Security's definition of disability.

Town To Halt Future Sewer Construction Work

The Town manager says it's time to pause and reassess the sewer facilities in response to residents' comments.

Rep. Serpa ‘Outraged:' Officials Failed To Provide Facts About Troubled Welfare System

Officials have not provided details about the botched rollout of the new computer system for food stamps and other benefits.

Nardolillo: Thank Trump For Economic Upswing

Bobby Nardolillo, who's running for U.S. Senate against incumbent Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, says the good news reflects Trump's impact.

Numbers Dispute Over Truck Tolls

House Republicans say truck tolls could cost taxpayers between $7 million and $21 million, but the state disagrees.

Truck Toll: Statehouse Republicans Say It Should Be Repealed

The contractor who installed the gantries will make money, but it's a loser for the taxpayers, House Minority Leader Morgan says,

House Minority Leader Sends Governor A Formal Public Records Request

Rep. Patricia Morgan, R-District 26 Coventry, says she's asked the governor several times for the names, titles and salaries of new hires.

Coventry Police: Recent Arrests

Police dealt with drug charges and driving infractions.

Bobby Nardolillo to Run Against Sheldon Whitehouse for U.S. Senate

On Monday, Nardolillo, a Republican state representative, kicks off his campaign with an official announcement.

Bow Ties Against Bullying Campaign:Statehouse

Rep. Bobby Nardolillo is donating $10 for every state rep who wears a bow tie Thursday to help

Coventry Police: Recent Arrests: April 23 & April 24

Four men from The Bronx were arrested and charged with controlled substance conspiracy. A New Bedford, Mass., man faces weapons charges.

Cong. Langevin Supports U.S. Airstrike on Syria

U.S. Cong. James Langevin supports the strike opposing the Syrian president's use of chemical weapons against children and civilians.

RI Delegation to Hold Town Hall on Sunday

U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Cong. James Langevin will host a Town Hall at Coventry High.

Coventry Fire District Controversy to be Renewed on Smith Hill

State Rep. Sherry Roberts wants to repeal the state law that funds fire districts, which fail to approve an annual budget.

Smith Hill Republicans Aim to Kill Car Tax & Open Path to Curb Other Property Taxes

Under the new proposals, the car tax would end and municipal governments would have tools to start reducing other property taxes.

Lawmakers: State Should Cross-Report Links Between Child Abuse & Animal Cruelty & Domestic Violence

Coventry lawmakers wants cruelty and abuse cases cross-reported so law enforcement can intervene.

Coventry's Nardolillo to Ask Congress to Amend Motor Voter Law

Citing recent suspected cases of voter fraud in Cranston, State Rep. Nardolillo says states should be able to require proof of citizenship.

Coventry's Rep. Bobby Nardolillo Fuming Over Governor's New Tourism Campaign

Rhode Islanders are going to pay double now for the same tourism project, State Rep. Nardolillo says.

Food Stamp Recipients Would Need Photo ID

On Smith Hill, a bi-partisan effort is underway to eliminate food stamp fraud, and Coventry's Sen. Nicholas Kettle introduced the new bill.

Langevin Invites RI Muslim Leader to Hear Trump's Feb. 28 Address to Congress

Dr. Ehsun Mirza, a critical care doctor originally from Pakistan, will be Langevin's guest at President Trump's address to Congress.

'Mini Trump,' Age 9, to Receive Statehouse Tour on Wednesday

Jacob Silva, 9, of Coventry, wants President Trump's job someday. House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan is giving him the Statehouse tour.

Veil to be Lifted on 38 Studios Deal? House Minority Members Say It's Time

Now that the financial lawsuit is about to be settled, the Republicans in the General Assembly say the documents should be made public.

Crackdown on Sanctuary States & Cities? Governor Says U.S. Needs Immigration Reform

State Rep. Bobby Nardolillo anticipates the Dept. of Homeland Security may place Rhode Island on the sanctuary list at risk to lose funding.

Time for Incarcerated Illegals to Go, Rep. Nardolillo Says

He has introduced a bill to deport undocumented workers who are in the prisons or have run afoul of the law.

State Rep. Sherry Roberts Named to House Judiciary and Other Top Committees

She was also named chairwoman of the GOP policy group which "investigates waste, fraud and abuse in the affairs of state government."

Coventry's Sen. Kettle Named to Senate Finance Committee

Kettle, who is serving his fourth term in the Senate, will also serve on the Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture.

Coventry Rep. Bobby Nardolillo Wants to Bring Back E-Verify

He will file legislation to reverse former Gov. Lincoln Chafee's executive order on immigration.

Bobby Nardolillo: RI Should End Corporate Tax for Small Business

Rep. Robert A. Nardolillo III will submit legislation to eliminate the corporate tax for small businesses in Rhode Island.

Coventry Water Line Break To Be Repaired Sometime This Afternoon, Company Says

Some 15 to 20 residents woke up without water this morning, due to a line break at Clifton and Regis, Kent County Water says.

Rep. Bobby Nardolillo Will Sponsor Law Against Standing in Highway Medians

It's not specifically aimed at panhandlers, and if signed, the new law would only apply to state roads. But it could be a model.

Voters Approve Police Station Ballot Question

Per unofficial results, the voters have approved a $12million bond question for the new police station addition and senior center upgrades.

Voter Guide: Coventry

Here's the lowdown on Tuesday's election.

Assumpico is the "Right Choice," AG Says

State Police Capt. Ann Assumpico is to be named the new state police superintendent.

Patricia Morgan: State Budget is Mediocre, Rhode Islanders Deserve Better

"The budget tells us what our leaders priorities are and what they are not," writes Rep. Patricia Morgan (R-Dist. 26)

Rep. Morgan Proposes Legislative Grant Lottery

In the fallout over the disgraced House Finance Chairman's resignation last week, the murky grant procedure is getting a second look.