The political legend, who served prison time for corruption, is running for mayor of Providence again.
Collins ran an unsuccessful Independent bid for Rhode Island's Second District congressional seat against incumbent Jim Langevin in 2012. But that experience helped him lay the groundwork for his political future.
Ousterhout was put on paid leave during a suspension leading up to his termination.
NOAA reached an agreement with the state Department of Environmental Management to deliver $250,000 in local aid to remove debris in and around Narragansett Bay as a result of Superstorm Sandy.
If the property goes to private hands, it will join the tax rolls with a $30 million or higher assessed value. If the tribe gets it, it will be tax exempt.
The USS Illinois is being built at Electric Boat's manufacturing facility in North Kingstown. Michelle Obama will be the submarine's sponsor, forming a ceremonial link to the ship and its crew.
Eleven people, including one in Massachusetts, have been infected with E. coli.
Page will challenge East Greenwich Town Councilor Mark Watkins Gee in the Republican primary.
DEM, URI officials to announce formation of new fisheries institute at the Bay Campus in Narragansett.
A supporter said Fung "has implemented a business-friendly environment."
With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
"She's lucky I didn't hit her," James O'Neill is accused of saying to a woman at a council meeting.
Tetzner, a Republican and owner of Homestar Mortgage, will challenge incumbent Democrat Teresa Tanzi for the Dist. 34 House seat.
The state will get a total of $12.6 million to upgrade public housing.
The Rhode Island Shore Access Coalition is pushing for new legislation.
The health insurance marketplace would reportedly cost the state about $24 million a year.
V. Susan Sosnowski (D-Dist. 37, South Kingstown, New Shoreham) introduced recent legislation.
The stickers target rowdy college students.
Standard & Poor’s this month raised the town's bond rating.
"I believe this information will help answer many questions left unanswered about how the ill-fated deal came about," Sheehan said.
Give your praise, voice your concern and let the town know what you think about snow plowing this winter.
RI is the "King of Squid," according to two local legislators.
The group will help to curtail the noise and alcohol issues associated with URI students renting in Narragansett.
A summary of action at the Rhode Island State House last week.
Letter calls upon AG to drop investigation.
Two men have died from the flu this season.
Rep. John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Portsmouth, Tiverton) and Sen. Harold M. Metts (D-Dist. 6, Providence) have filed bills that would prevent banks from evicting tenants living in foreclosed homes until they sold the house to a new owner.
Rules mirror eight other states that passed similar legislation.
Former RI Congressman, while in New Hampshire, says state should reject legalizing pot; calls for brain health initiative.
The grandson of the late Sen Claiborne Pell and wife of skater Michelle Kwan will face Angel Taveras and Gina Raimondo in the Democratic Primary.
A first-class stamp has risen to 49 cents, up from 46 cents.
Here are highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this past week.
If passed, Sheehan's bill would reduce the corporate tax rate in RI from its current 9 percent to 7 percent.
About 40% of the enrollment would need to be young people in order to keep premiums down, experts say.
South County residents are invited to share their thoughts, hopes and concerns for their communities during Saturday's community forum.
Last year's government shutdown is being blamed for the 10-day late start.
The public is invited to Sen. Whitehouse's community dinner at the South Kingstown Elks Lodge, where he will listen to and discuss the concerns of local residents.
Read the governor's final State of the State address here.
The NK state senator and former assistant attorney general says he would return AG's office to "fundamentals."
The third raise in as many years would bring the state's lowest wage to $9 an hour.