The federal government approves a plan for tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
The RI Senate Judiciary Committee votes 7-4 today to move marriage-equality legislation to the full Senate on Wednesday; East Providence Sen. William Conley among those in favor.
Here's everything you need to know about today's hearing at the State House.
An abandoned boat will be removed from Blue Bell Cove.
The Portsmouth Town Council will meet in executive session this Monday to discuss a possible lawsuit against the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
Local legislators said they would continue efforts to repeal tolling on the Sakonnet River Bridge despite an RITBA decision establishing a toll rate structure today.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority voted to establish tolling rates today for the Sakonnet River Bridge.
Rhode Island based employees and family members are asked to log on to a web site so the Navy knows they are safe in the aftermath of the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon.
Newport resident Chris Edenbach, an employee of Memorial Funeral Homes, talks about what he saw Monday in Boston.
A Navy bomb unit has been sent to Boston to assist after explosions went off at the Boston Marathon finish line.
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce supports local lawmakers' efforts to find sustainable funding for bridge maintenance other than relying on tolls.
The bill heads to hearing this Wednesday.
Naval Station Newport will not host the start to the 2013 Save The Bay Swim due to fiscal constraints imposed by federal budget sequestration.
Due to the sequester and subsequent cuts to the military, this year's air show in Rhode Island has been canceled.
Rep. Dennis M. Canario (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton) is urging residents to testify before the House Committee on Finance.
Newport police brought down a gunman Tuesday at the same time as lawmakers unveiled a package of gun control bills. Do you think the proposed laws could improve public saftey?
Patch sat down with local attorney to evaluate a gun registration bill that would require Rhode Island gun owners to register their weapons with police and pay a $100 registration fee.
A look at what happened last week at the State House
Wapping Road, between Braman's Lane and Old Mill Lane, will be closed today.
What do you think about these rates?
Rep. John G. Edwards' (D-Dist. 70, Portsmouth, Tiverton) bill would require any political party or political action committee to file a report of all contributions.
What were your thoughts on the bridge toll workshops held Saturday in Portsmouth?
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will hold two toll workshops this Saturday in Portsmouth.
The bill would allow school districts to have gender-exclusive events as long as similar events are offered to the opposite gender.
The Joint Commission on Shared Municipal Services has appointed two advisory committees to support its first steps toward helping cities and towns cut costs by working together to provide municipal services.
Rep. John G. Edwards (D-Portsmouth, Tiverton) and Sen. Josh Miller (D-Cranston, Providence) joined Protect Families First at a State House press conference this week.
Help us keep tab on local road woes.
The legislation passed in the Senate on Wednesday.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Joseph McNamara of Cranston.
A letter from Middletown Town Councilor Dick Adams
Did you change your Facebook page or wear red today to support same-sex marriage? Upload a pic here to show your support!
Here's a look at recent actions taken at the State House.
In a letter to the editor, Finn address the concern and criticism of the gun registration bill introduced last month.
Legislators are asking for a federal waiver to connect potential a RIPTA route to a Fall River bus line.
Members of the public will now be able to watch committee hearings and a live Senate session on the Internet for the first time in Rhode Island’s history.
The state Department of Environmental Management will hold two public workshops - one in Tiverton and one in Exeter - addressed proposed freshwater fishing, hunter and falconry regulations on state ponds and wildlife areas.
The caucus made up of current or former public safety figures will focus on education and issues critical to first responders.
Local Rep. Kenneth Marshall was given a new assignment in the Rhode Island House.
The Portsmouth Town Council president and town administrator sent the following letter to the Federal Highway Administration on Friday.
Rep. Dennis M. Canario (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton) has been appointed to the House Committee on Judiciary.