The Civil Rights Division is checking up on the polls in 28 states, and Little Rhody is one of them.
No real surprises in the Rhode Island Congressional Districts 1 and 2 primaries.
Congressman David N. Cicilline will be joined by Congressman John Larson of Connecticut for a discussion at Rumford Towers on Tuesday.
Quasi-state agency can issue bonds to support debt consolidation and refinancing services for people who can't get ahead of their loans.
Complaint alleged City Councilman and Mayor Thomas Rose tried to get the city to pay for an SUV he rented from Enterprise Renta-A-Car.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to crowds at Roger Williams Park in Providence.
A new report shows a 40 percent surge in jobs in Rhode Island over the past 12 months, to 14,000 jobs across the sector.
In total the cities of Woonsocket and East Providence will receive $2.2 million dollars in federal housing assistance.
Meet East Providence's new city manager, Richard Kirby.
The bill guarantees Jews the right to observe their faith without interference from landlords or condo associations.
But Rhode Island isn't out of the weeds yet and future deficits loom.
It's a remarkable achievement for a city that was languishing in junk bond status as recently as 2013.
Rick Benjamin, the state poet, is stepping down Jan. 1 after accepting a job in California.
Governor Gina Raimondo tours East Providence Business, Graphic Ink, to announce Small Business Initiative
The aftermath of Tuesday's storm was a quick recovery in the City of East Providence.
"I find that taxpayer subsidized pay raises of 33 percent to those already making over $100,000 sends the wrong message. . "
Disability advocates marked 25 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990.
Governor Gina Raimondo issued the order on Monday to pay respect to the five military members killed in Tennessee on Thursday.
Governor Gina Raimondo said cybersecurity is a "cutting-edge" industry and the state is poised to benefit.
Grab your crayons, kids. It's time to enter the Beetle Drawing Competition.
The Rhode Island congressional delegation issued statements Tuesday that said the deal with Iran will keep the world safer, if implemented.
"Where are the employees weāre working to attract going to live?" asks Rhode Island Housing Director Barbara Fields.
The bills, sponsored by U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, would restrict gun access to children, criminals and people with "serious mental illness"
The National Association of Social Workers recently honored Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian of East Providence for her support.
If the Senate approves a companion bill on Wednesday, the state's minimum wage would increase to $9.60.
A roundup of some of the action in the Rhode Island General Assembly last week.
How would you use the $173 million surplus funds?
The bill will enable school PTOs to sell baked goods on Election Day after a controversy put a stop to the practice last year.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet to hear a number of closely-watched bills that would amend the state constitution.
"During the next weeks and months, I look forward to sharing with you my thoughts about the future of our great country," Chafee said.
The State House dome will be lit with a ring of red, blue and orange lights to commemorate the anniversary on April 17 through April 24.
The state is expected to recoup about $4.7 million for storm-related costs from the federal government.
Rhode Island is one of only three states not to provide state funding to its manufacturing extension partnership.
If the House approves a similar bill, drivers could face fines up to $100 for using a non-hands-free phone by 2017.
The "Rhode Island New Qualified Jobs Incentive Act" would create good jobs, say Sen. James C. Sheehan and K. Joseph Shekarchi.
āMarijuana prohibition has been a long-term failure,ā said State Sen. Joshua Miller, D-Cranston/Providence.
State officials say Rhode Island Recycled Metals is polluting the Providence River and has failed to get permits and ignored the law.
Former Speaker of the House Gordon Fox will serve three years in prison for using a campaign account as a slush fund and taking bribes.
A champion for the people and a key figure in the 2004 passage of separation of powers legislation has died after a battle with cancer.
The legislation would apply to all forms of tobacco.