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A piece of legislation will be debated today that would stop the toll proposal as well as prevent rate hikes on the Newport Pell Bridge.
State legislators propose full legalization of marijuana, which would be taxed and regulated like alcohol.
This will allow trucks to collect material before the snow impacts collection.
Despite opposition from local residents, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is taking a step forward in acquiring tolls for the new Sakonnet River Bridge.
Early spike in flu cases may not be the last one; officials recommend getting a flu shot.
Stamps and Priority Mail services went up in price Sunday, and a new worldwide stamp is now available.
RIDEM held a public workshop to discuss a proposed 240-foot fixed pier at Fort Adams on Wednesday night.
National Weather Service Alert In Effect Through 8 a.m. Thursday.
Tiverton's legislators told the Town Council on Monday that any plans to subvert tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge would need to fill a $17 million funding gap.
The following was provided by the State House.
The legislation would also transfer Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority board membership to Newport County elected officials.
The proposal to guarantee marriage rights to all Rhode Islanders now moves onto the state Senate.
The Pentagon lifted its ban Thursday on women serving in combat roles, including roles on the front lines of battle. What do you think about the change? Tell us below.
Representative Palumbo has again introduced legislation that will prohibit dogs from sitting on the lap of a motor vehicle operator.
A medical marijuana distribution center, with plans to open in Portsmouth, is asking the state to change the address on its permit. The public is welcome to comment on this change.
The following is a press release provided by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Newport pedicab drivers made the trip to Washington D.C.
CDC offers tips on keeping extreme cold at bay.
The bill is headed to the full House of Representatives on Thursday.
The state House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote on the controversial measure for 3 pm on Jan. 22.
After an initial review of the proposed budget, State Sen. Dipalma listed two concerns.
President Obama said the laws, including universal background checks and a renewed ban on assault rifles, would lead to "fewer atrocities like the one that happened in Newtown."
The following was provided by the Rhode Island State House
Nonprofit, 501(c ) organizations and municipal departments located in Newport County are eligible to apply.
The debut of the U.S. Postal Service's 46-cent Forever stamps brings rate changes on Jan. 27.
The total funded program of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Newport exceeded $935 million in 2012.
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The CEO of Newport Grand Slots weighs in on the bridge toll proposal.
The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season
Lawyers for Touro Synagogue and Cogregation Shearith Israel were ordered by a federal judge not to speak with the media.
The Clean City Program will be collecting Christmas trees and yard waste next week.
Rock 'n Play Sleeper sold at mass merchandise stores nationwide and online since September 2009 for between $50 and $85.
The state Department of Health releases new information about the death of Craig Raposa, a Tiverton man who died on Feb. 3, 2012.
The grand jury has concluded its investigation into the death of Craig Raposa, who died in police custody on Feb. 3, 2012.
The DOT will accept written testimonials on the impact of a toll on the Sakonnet River Bridge by the deadline on Jan. 18.
The main reason is the elimination of the payroll tax.
The RI senator was overwhelmingly re-elected in November.
National Weather Service offers tips on dealing with extreme cold.
At no cost, anyone can get a free flu shot today. Pneumonia and Tdap vaccines are also available.