With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
An op ed by Sen. James C. Sheehan (D-Dist. 36, Narragansett, North Kingstown), chairman of the Senate Committee on Government Oversight.
North Kingstown Democrats join town committees in Coventry and Smithfield that have thrown their support behind Taveras.
The money will help improve two terminals get more use and give the Quonset Development Corporation more flexibility with cargo.
Budget proposes a tax increase of 2.95 percent.
Bill increases penalties and fines for sexual predators.
The proposed budget calls for a tax levy of $72.1 million - a $2.1 million increase over last years budget. It would push the tax rate up to $19.08 per $1,000 of assessed value. The current rate is $18.80 per $1,000.
On behalf of the Senate committee, Sheehan has been attempting to obtain copies of various court documents and exhibits relative to the 38 Studios lawsuit.
The rating action is the result of the town's "strong financial position," Moody's said.
Council to meet with department heads, get preliminary budget review from Town Manager this week.
Crews had to make an "emergency repair."
The answer to Sen. James C. Sheehan’s request for court documents related to the 38 Studios case was “No,” at least not right now.
Current threshold is $921,000.
"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.
Ridership has risen 48 percent in the past two years.
RI is the "King of Squid," according to two local legislators.
Patrick Carroll owes the state nearly $12,000.
A summary of action at the Rhode Island State House last week.
The Commons at Frenchtown Road is coming closer to approval.
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 proposal, which will be voted on in a special election, avoids private residences.
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.
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.
Wickford commercial users are encouraged to attend a meeting Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the N.K. Chamber of Commerce.
Last year's government shutdown is being blamed for the 10-day late start.
The Sea Princess provides public harbor cruises and is Santa's ride into town each December.
Read the governor's final State of the State address here.
Town Council meeting postponed from Monday after the burst pipes
The NK state senator and former assistant attorney general says he would return AG's office to "fundamentals."
Perhaps not surprisingly, the town and the firefighters union are already at odds.
A sprinkler issue at the senior center is the cause of the postponement.