"Too often in times of tragedy, fear leads people toward nationalistic and prejudiced actions," writes Rep. J. Aaron Regunberg.
The former URI basketball star is reportedly fighting for his life.
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.
Rick Benjamin, the state poet, is stepping down Jan. 1 after accepting a job in California.
Peter V. August was appointed to the post by Governor Gina Raimondo.
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.
"Instead of just talking about what we should be doing, we’ve actually done something concrete," writes RI Sen. James C. Sheehan.
The Rhode Island congressional delegation issued statements Tuesday that said the deal with Iran will keep the world safer, if implemented.
Sally Dowling of Narragansett is an accomplished lawyer with Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
The bills, sponsored by U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, would restrict gun access to children, criminals and people with "serious mental illness"
The $41 million project will also bring two high level platforms for full access to trains for people with disabilities.
The bill now heads to the state Senate.
The Democrat won with a narrow margin — just 88 votes.
With a special election just days away on June 9, all four candidates sat down to answer questions at a candidate forum on Thursday night.
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.
The idea came from a group of third graders at St. Michael's School in Newport.
How would you use the $173 million surplus funds?
The lawyer and South Kingstown town councilwoman will face off against a Republican and two independents in the June 9 special election.
Please Vote for Carol Hagan McEntee on June 9th 2015 to represent Narragansett and South Kingstown.
There's still time for you to choose between the three Democrats vying for a chance to run in the June special election.
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 candidate for the House District 33 seat and longtime figure in Narragansett said the complaint filed against her is a political play.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet to hear a number of closely-watched bills that would amend the state constitution.
Lally, a longtime state representative whose district covers Narragansett and South Kingstown, resigned last month.
"During the next weeks and months, I look forward to sharing with you my thoughts about the future of our great country," Chafee said.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Jay Williams will make stops in Bristol, Newport, Narragansett and NK.
The state is expected to recoup about $4.7 million for storm-related costs from the federal government.
A vague bill submitted by State Rep. Joe Trillo, who is suing the yacht club that kicked him out, appears to target yacht club cannons.
If the House approves a similar bill, drivers could face fines up to $100 for using a non-hands-free phone by 2017.
Lally, a Democrat, served 26 years in the Legislature.
The longtime Narragansett and South Kingstown House Representative said he wants to spend more time with his family.
The fee is $6 in Narragansett.
“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.