The Rhode Island House voted to include the repayment of so-called "moral obligation bonds" in its fiscal 2014 budget proposal.
By a 5-4 vote, justices on June 26 ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly last week.
Sen. Stephen R. Archambault - sponsored bill places mimic drugs on Schedule I list.
Mayor Joseph Polisena's proposed $93.25-million spending plan is scheduled for a hearing at Municipal Court at 7 pm.
Flood warning issued for approaching storm in Southern New England.
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/.
Beginning today, advocacy services for domestic violence — including those provided by Sojourner House and the Women's Center of Rhode Island — will be closed on Mondays.
The nation's only Independent governor will reportedly become a Democrat before the 2014 election.
The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for strong thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.
Local officials are scheduled to hold a ribbon cutting and reception at the new building, rebuilt a little more than seven months after a fire.
Drivers education students will be taught and tested on distracted driving, notably texting and driving, if the bills are signed by the Governor.
The legislation will now move on to the House of Representatives for additional consideration.
It's Memorial Day — here's what's open and closed in Johnston.
Standard and Poors recently upgraded the town's bond rating, while Moody's Investment Service kept the town at the same A3 level.
Rep. Dennis Canario talks about recent gun legislation.
Recent goings on at the Rhode Island State House.
Don't expect the seatbelt law in Rhode Island to go away anytime soon.
Mayor Joseph Polisena explained that without union agreement, the town's pension system could fail.
The mayor spoke in favor of a bill that would increase taxes on individuals making more than $250,000 per year.
Residents in Portsmouth and Tiverton say they plan to drive around the Sakonnet River Bridge to avoid bridge tolls.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined local farmers Monday at Escobar’s Highland Farm in Portsmouth to announce a major new federal grant for the Rhode Island Dairy Farms Cooperative.
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week.
A bill legalizing same-sex marriage passed 56-15.
Roger Williams University hosted U.S. Sen. Jack Reed on May 1 to speak about the expected doubling of student loan interest rates.
The current 3.4-percent interest rate on federal Stafford Student Loans will double on July 1 unless Congress acts.
The following health inspection reports were submitted by the Rhode Island Department of Health for April.
Two of the bills were sponsored by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston).
No need for a fishing license or trout conservation stamp this weekend in Rhode Island.
Members of the Brotherhood of Utility Workers and Local 369 have voted to authorize a strike against National Grid.
A bill that would set aside table game revenue into a fund for dam repairs has been held for more study.
The ferry operator has sent a memo about his retirement to Town Administrator John Klimm. Service is expected to end on Dec. 1.
With the Senate's approval, the bill now goes back to the House for approval, then to Gov. Lincoln Chafee for his signature.
The RI Senate Judiciary Committee votes 7-4 today to move marriage-equality legislation to the full Senate on Wednesday; East Providence Sen. William Conley among those in favor.
State Senate GOP Caucus becomes first in the nation to stand united for marriage equality. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote today.
A federal magistrate went to the hospital as a sealed complaint was filed against the bombing suspect.
If you have a high school junior interested in serving the country, an info session is being held Saturday at CCRI.