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.
Town Council Vice President James Seveney is proposing a operational audit of the town clerk's office.
“The Inspector General’s sole function will be to save the state money, to save your hard-earned tax dollars," said Rep. Daniel Reilly.
The legislation would apply to all forms of tobacco.
The bill has been held for further study.
The bill would give Rhode Islanders better protection against ID theft and improve the response if it happens.
The bill would roll back a 2010 law that legalized sparklers and other small fireworks but some say opened the door to a free-for-all.
The law would let immigrants use a foreign birth certificate to obtain a driving permit, though it couldn't be used as a state ID.
Governor Gina Raimondo has announced the names and job descriptions of everyone hired to serve in the Governor's office.
It was widely expected that Governor-elect Gina Raimondo would appoint Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts for the post.
Before counting mail ballots, Portsmouth voters voted for many incumbents -- but not all.
Dan Reilly sailed to victory with a 54 to 46 percent margin.
Rhode Island's senior ranking U.S. Senator, Jack Reed, has easily been reelected to a fourth six-year term.
After voting in local and state races, Rhode Islanders will be asked seven questions. Here's what you need to know.
The Republican responded by saying the complaint is a "desperate attempt" just days before the election.
The president will travel to Rhode Island College to speak about policies that help women succeed in the workplace.
He will speak about women's workplace issues at Rhode Island College Oct. 31.
"I am the only candidate with the experience and qualifications to get the job done on day one," writes the candidate for general treasurer.
The Democratic candidate for governor said last week that a $1 million was saved by disability pension reduction.
The threat was directed at students in Cranston, Johnston, and Warwick this week.
City and town halls and libraries are open with special hours for last-minute voter registrations.
Treasurer Gina Raimondo handily won the Democratic primary for governor with more than 16,000 more votes than Angel Taveras.
Republican Allan W. Fung and Democrat Gina Raimondo won their respective primaries.
"Respecting the past historical events in our area creates tourism but this is not enough," said Allen Shers, candidate for Town Council.
"I am running for General Treasurer because that office can and must be a platform for economic growth and job creation,"the candidate said.
Some candidates in Rhode Island have been sending op ends and campaign statements. Don't be left out.
New smartphone app released by the Rhode Island Secretary of State's office puts detailed voter information at your fingertips.
Miss the debate put on by WPRI last night? You can watch the full debate here.
Rep. John Edwards of Portsmouth and Tiverton will be in Kentucky for an intensive, six-day "intellectual boot camp."
State law requires Rhode Islanders to register to vote at least 30 days before the primary.
Everything you need to know about this year's election.
“This humanitarian crisis is yet another example that our current immigration system is broken," the Rhode Island congressman said in a statement.
The famous aircraft carrier that played a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam and Gulf Wars is set to be scrapped, but a family of nesting endangered birds has put the plan on hold until fledglings get their wings.
The e-mail includes a link that appears to lead to a site that attempts to collect personal information.
At 12:01 p.m. on Friday afternoon, feel free to cruise over the Sakonnet River Bridge. With no toll.
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.
Under the legislation, any persons convicted of a violation of littering would also be liable for the removal of all litter or ordered to pay restitution for the cost of removal.
Philip T. Driscoll was re-elected to a three-year term as clerk with 46 votes and Terri-Denise Cortvriend was elected to a three-year term as water commissioner with 48 votes.