Cranston State Rep. Arthur Handy has submitted the bill every year for more than a decade. This year could be the year it finally gets to a floor vote.
A summary of the deal reached as the House approves the Senate-passed package in a late-night vote of 257 to 167.
While Congress can't seem to agree on a compromise to avoid the "Fiscal Cliff," leadership of the agriculture committee announced a compromise on the farm bill Sunday.
Weather Service warns drivers off roads as storm intensifies.
How has smoking impacted your life? Are you trying to quit? Does someone you care about smoke? The Health Department wants to hear from you.
Wayne LaPierre, head of the National Rifle Association (NRA) appeared on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday
President, Congress have just a few days to avert automatic tax increases and spending cuts. Rhode Island's reps are urging their Republican colleagues to get back to work.
The state department acquired the farm's development rights.
The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation will host two eco-depot collections in January in Johnston.
In a press conference held Friday morning, the head of the NRA called for armed police officers to guard our nations schools
Heavy rain and high winds are expected to continue throughout the day.
The following was provided by the Office of Governor Chafee
An active weather pattern is expected to begin tomorrow and continue into the middle of next week.
The Johnston resident was honored earlier this month in Providence.
Robert Russo told Providence Police that he got into a fight with the husband of a woman who works at Russo's law firm.
The committee is scheduled to meet this afternoon at 5 pm.
The Toxics Action Center named 12 organizations that it says have failed to address their pollution problems.
David Lashus, 49, has been out of work since an injury in 2009.
He doesn't say no unequivocally when asked if he would take the position if President Obama asked.
Workers to set up new traffic pattern between exits 9 and 10.
All government offices, schools and libraries are closed today for the observance of Veterans Day; most businesses are open.
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Leonardo Estrada, 23, of Providence, died after he hit a live electrical wire with a tree-cutting tool.
Take a look back at the action on Nov. 6 from inside Johnston Democratic headquarters.
All of the town's General Assembly seats, town council posts, and mayor's office stayed in Democratic hands following Tuesday's vote.
Updates on the 2012 elections in Johnston will be posted here throughout the day.
Haven't made up your mind who to vote for?
Here's your guide to the races that will be decided by today's vote.
Here's where to find the info you need if you're voting in Johnston tomorrow.
Next Tuesday is Election Day — how to see what's on the ballot is at the top of the list of 5 Things to Know Today for Nov. 1, 2012.
High winds, localized flooding expected to make driving hazardous
The town's Public Works office on Irons Avenue is the location for pick-up of sandbags.
Town officials are scheduled to meet this morning to review preparations for Hurricane Sandy.
Gov. Lincoln Chafee issued the declaration at a press conference held Sunday.
President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney squared off in the third and final presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Here's how Rhode Island Republicans and Democrats reacted.
Tomorrow, Oct. 23, marks two weeks until Election Day — did the last Presidential debate have any effect on who's going to get your vote?
The senator from Rhode Island spoke about tonight's debate, the Benghazi document release, and other issues following a senior citizens forum Monday in Smithfield.
With just over two weeks to go until Election Day 2012, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are set to face off in their final debate tonight.
Your reaction to Tuesday night's Presidential poll, plus two killer contests [not literally] make the list of 5 Things to Know Today for Oct. 18.