The Rhode Island congressional delegation issued statements Tuesday that said the deal with Iran will keep the world safer, if implemented.
The bills, sponsored by U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, would restrict gun access to children, criminals and people with "serious mental illness"
The award is given to a legislator who has shown leadership on issues relating to children, families and people with disabilities.
He reportedly texted to the victim that he was at the apartment and did a line of coke but left without stealing anything.
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.
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Sen. Louis DiPalma said the vital work of home care workers is "too often forgotten."
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.
"Informed healthcare consumers make better decisions for themselves and their loved ones," said Sen. Louis P. DiPalma and Rebecca Costello.
"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 is expected to recoup about $4.7 million for storm-related costs from the federal government.
If the House approves a similar bill, drivers could face fines up to $100 for using a non-hands-free phone by 2017.
Archivers at the Newport war college compiled firsthand accounts from the earliest female sailors and Marines allowed to serve in the 1940s.
“Marijuana prohibition has been a long-term failure,” said State Sen. Joshua Miller, D-Cranston/Providence.
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 Inspector General’s sole function will be to save the state money, to save your hard-earned tax dollars," said Rep. Daniel Reilly.
The legislation would apply to all forms of tobacco.
The bill would give Rhode Islanders better protection against ID theft and improve the response if it happens.
The bill would roll back a 2010 law that legalized sparklers and other small fireworks but some say opened the door to a free-for-all.
The law would let immigrants use a foreign birth certificate to obtain a driving permit, though it couldn't be used as a state ID.
Governor Gina Raimondo has announced the names and job descriptions of everyone hired to serve in the Governor's office.
It was widely expected that Governor-elect Gina Raimondo would appoint Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts for the post.
Rhode Island's senior ranking U.S. Senator, Jack Reed, has easily been reelected to a fourth six-year term.
After voting in local and state races, Rhode Islanders will be asked seven questions. Here's what you need to know.
The president will travel to Rhode Island College to speak about policies that help women succeed in the workplace.
He will speak about women's workplace issues at Rhode Island College Oct. 31.
"I am the only candidate with the experience and qualifications to get the job done on day one," writes the candidate for general treasurer.
The Democratic candidate for governor said last week that a $1 million was saved by disability pension reduction.
The threat was directed at students in Cranston, Johnston, and Warwick this week.
City and town halls and libraries are open with special hours for last-minute voter registrations.
Treasurer Gina Raimondo handily won the Democratic primary for governor with more than 16,000 more votes than Angel Taveras.
Republican Allan W. Fung and Democrat Gina Raimondo won their respective primaries.
Some candidates in Rhode Island have been sending op ends and campaign statements. Don't be left out.
New smartphone app released by the Rhode Island Secretary of State's office puts detailed voter information at your fingertips.
Miss the debate put on by WPRI last night? You can watch the full debate here.
“This humanitarian crisis is yet another example that our current immigration system is broken," the Rhode Island congressman said in a statement.
The famous aircraft carrier that played a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam and Gulf Wars is set to be scrapped, but a family of nesting endangered birds has put the plan on hold until fledglings get their wings.