The RI Senate Judiciary Committee votes 7-4 today to move marriage-equality legislation to the full Senate; East Providence Sen. William Conley among those in favor.
Welcome to Wednesday - here are some things to know:
A week of death and chaos comes to an end in a hail of gunfire and explosives.
The flight from a launchpad on the Virginia coast is a test run for a system that could eventually resupply the International Space Station.
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.
Recent goings on at the Rhode Island State House.
Today the Navy informed Save The Bay that Naval Station Newport cannot host the start to the 2013 Save The Bay Swim due to fiscal constraints imposed by federal budget sequestration
The bill heads to hearing this Wednesday.
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.
Smithfield Rep. Brian Newberry said Rhode Island should welcome jobs from gun manufacturers.
In advance of the freshwater fishing season, about 80,000 trout have been stocked in Rhode Island ponds and streams.
Health Department reports no illnesses due to the recalled products in Rhode Island.
Welcome to another Tuesday, and a few new things to know:
Recent goings on at the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Secretary of State's Office reminds business owners reports due to be dropped off today can be filed electronically as late as Sunday.
The town of Smithfield is seeking members for a new Charter Commission.
AG's Bill under study by House Judiciary Committee.
Bills before the General Assembly would pressure the institution to renegotiate its PILOT program with the town.
Cans may not be processed, may be contaminated by organisms or pathogens.
Trail offers wonders natural and man-made.
Town, university differ on whether current Bryant payments in lieu of taxes are sufficient.
Bill introduced by Sen. Lombardi, co-sponsored by Sen. Archambault.
The Department of Environmental Management has reached a settlement with regard to natural resource damages sustained at the Davis Liquid Waste Superfund Site in Smithfield.
Smithfield's Senator Stephen Archambault speaks out in support of same-sex marriage.
Program session to be held April 10.
More snow forecast just before spring's official start.
Joy Feldman accepted resolution for her work last week.
Michael Phillips hopes to keep project costs within $250K grant.
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Current Rhode Island DUI laws allow drivers under the age of 21 to have more alcohol in their system than drivers of legal drinking age.
Have a look at what the General Assembly has cooking for the state:
A lawmaker would like to make it legal for military service members between the ages of 18 and 21 to drink alcohol
National Weather Service warns of northeast winds of 20-30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph.
One bill will limit EDC loans to $5 million per individual or entity to avoid another $75 million "38 Studios debacle".
About 6-12 inches of snowfall expected from approaching storm.
Legislation would require at least 50 percent of a sentence to be served by those convicted of first or second degree murder.
Hundreds of gun rights advocates gathered at the State House protesting legislation introduced by Rep. Linda Finn of Middletown that would require gun owners to register with local police departments.
A bill introduced Thursday in the General Assembly would make it so.