Budget Increase Adopted In East Providence

Mayor Bob DaSilva let the budget pass without his signature, citing cuts in human resources budget, no increase to homestead exemption.

Sign Up For Medicare And Estimate Medicare Costs

Millions of people rely on Medicare, and it can be part of your health insurance plan when you retire.

Understanding Social Security Benefits

For more than 80 years, our programs have contributed to the financial security of the elderly and the disabled.

East Providence Becomes Latest RI Community To Ban Plastic Bags

The East Providence City Council approved the ban on Tuesday. It will take effect in six months.

Beware of Scammers Pretending to be from Social Security

If you receive a call from Social Security and aren't expecting one, you must be extra careful!

April is National Social Security Month

See some of the time-saving features of the "my Social Security" account.

RI Receives $54.5 Million In Federal Funding For Bridge Work

The funding is part of a $475 million grant program built into the federal government's 2019 spending budget by Senator Jack Reed.

'Miscommunication' Behind East Providence Mayor's Media Confusion

A spokesperson for the mayor said Tuesday that a miscommunication caused the police department to direct all media inquiries to the mayor.

RI Philharmonic offers free tickets to federal employees

Complimentary tickets available for Viennese Favorites & Beethoven 4 with Conductor Tania Miller and pianist Sara Davis Buechner, Jan. 26

East Providence In Line For Money To Boost Small Business

The Main Street Improvement grant will be used to draw traffic to small businesses near Bullocks Point Avenue and the East Bay Bike Path.

Whitehouse, Flanders Senate Debate Filled With Personal Attacks

Both U.S. Senate candidates went on the offensive for issues including Brett Kavanaugh, the opiod crisis, and President Trump's policies.

David O'Connell Asks For Recount In State Rep. Primary

Unofficial results show O'Connell lost the state representative Democratic primary in East Providence to Jose Serodio by 12 votes.

Who East Providence Voted For In The Primaries

Results from the Rhode Island Secretary of State's office showed support for Gov. Gina Raimondo and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung.

East Providence And Cranston Men Facing Child Pornography Charges

An East Providence man was put in custody Sunday on charges of possessing child pornography police say he received from a Cranston man.

Providence Journal Takes Aim At Trump's War On Media

The Journal's editorial was one of hundreds from across the country in response to The Boston Globe's call to fight back against Trump.

Smith Hill Week In Review: June 25-June 29

Here are the highlights from this week.

Rhode Island's Top Cop Stephen Dambruch Reappointed

Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Stephen Dambruch was appointed by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in January.

Can A Trash Transfer Station Move Next Door?

New bill would require state to consider neighborhood impacts.

Voters Adopt Mayor-Council Form Of Government

Voter turnout was 3.2 percent on Tuesday, and all six ballot questions passed.

School Committee: Special Meeting Set For Monday

The school committee meets in executive session and later in open session to deal with administrator contracts.

Governor for a Day: 11-Year-Old Mianna Gonsalves

Mianna, 11, won Gov. Gina Raimondo's Women's History Month essay contest and was sworn in for a day of official government business.

Cardi Corp. Construction Will Settle Over Defective I-Way Crash Railing

The company has agreed to settle with the federal government for half a million.

Taiwan Bans Dog & Cat Meat Trade

Animal activists are hailing the Taiwan legislature's decision to ban selling dogs and cats for meat and to fine anyone caught eating it.

Week in Review: Highlights from Smith Hill

Week in Review: The Legislative Press Bureau has provided this summary of the week at the General Assembly.

Confederate Flag Noticed & Then Removed From DOT Garage

During an event Friday, a WPRO-AM radio reporter saw the flag inside a state Department of Transportation garage in East Providence.

Commerce Corporation to Pay $50,000 to Settle 38 Studios Complaint

The R.I. Commerce Corporation said Wednesday it has reached a settlement agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Updated: After Ollie, the Pug's Death, House Majority Leader May Re-Introduce Bill to License Dog Groomers

Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Warwick) sponsored a bill 4 years ago. The grooming industry managed to defeat it. He may try again.

Ruggerio, McCaffrey & Goodwin Take Over Senate Leadership After Paiva Weed

Dominick Ruggerio is the new Senate president. Michael McCaffrey is the new Senate Majority Leader. Maryellen Goodwin stays on as whip.

Picture of the Week: RI Legislators Drink Up for the Holidays

Members of the RI House toasted St. Joseph's Day with libations, but Rep. Moira Walsh, D-Prov., drank water.

Updated: Stephen G. Dambruch Named Acting U.S. Attorney, Replacing Neronha

Stephen G. Dambruch Named Acting U.S. Attorney

Recreational Marijuana in RI? 'No' Say AG & Other Leaders

Atty. Gen. Peter Kilmartin is holding a press conference on Thursday to announce a united effort to stop legalization.

RI Saturday Morning Political Rally for Health Care

U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Cong. James Langevin are part of a Rally with Rhode Islanders to Save Health Care

Judge Approves 38 Studios Settlement: Raimondo Now Will Petition for Grand Jury Documents

The governor's office said today she will request the documents connected to the Grand Jury's criminal probe.

RI Joins Challenge to Trump's Executive Order on Immigration

AG Peter Kilmartin said 16 state Attorneys General have signed a Friend of the Court brief, which follows other legal actions last week.

What Did the Politicians Know About 38 Studios & When Did They Know It? We May Never Find Out.

AG Kilmartin said only yesterday Col. Ann C. Assumpico told him she will not re-open the criminal investigation.

38 Studios Settlement Reached: State Recoups More Losses from Curt Schilling's Company

The last holdout, Hilltop Securities Inc., has agreed to pay the state $16 million, the Commerce Corporation said.

Statehouse Rally Today to Protest Trump Refugee Policy

Resist Hate RI has posted a Facebook event against President Trump's executive order halting the admission of refugees from certain nations.

Too Busy for Inauguration: Raimondo's Office Released Her Jan. 20 Public Schedule

The governor is not calling her decision to skip President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration a boycott. She's too busy.

No Merry Christmas for Needy Relying on State Human Services

Rhode Island this week received another letter from the federal government, but no extra staff was assigned to help and time off continued.

Governor Announces 75 More Jobs Coming to Rhode Island

Johnson & Johnson will open health technology center in Providence.