Rep. Canario will serve on two committees.
A roundup of this weekend's governmental meetings.
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.
U.S. Postal Service rates are set to change by one cent on a First Class letter on Jan. 27.
The Tiverton Planning Board will discuss the findings of a traffic study that aimed to gauge the impact an expansion of the Eagleville Road waste processing facility would have on the area.
The DOT will accept written testimonials on the impact of a toll on the Sakonnet River Bridge through Jan. 18.
A roundup of the government meetings in Tiverton and Little Compton this week.
Tiverton's Rep. John G. Edwards and Rep. Dennis M. Canario support a bill submitted by Cranston State Rep. Arthur Handy to legalize gay marriage. After 10 years submitting the same bill, this year could be the year it finally gets to a floor vote.
The main reason is the elimination of the payroll tax.
The RI senator was overwhelmingly re-elected in November.
Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. will retain his leadership position in the Committee on Special Legislation & Veterans Affairs.
In a session full of pomp, circumstance, family and friends, the members of the 2013-14 General Assembly convene for the first time.
A summary of the deal reached as the House approves the Senate-passed package in a late-night vote of 257 to 167.
How has smoking impacted your life? Are you trying to quit? Does someone you care about smoke?
How has smoking impacted your life? Are you trying to quit? Does someone you care about smoke? The Health Department wants to hear from you.
Here's a look back at the top five government stories of 2012.
Wayne LaPierre, head of the National Rifle Association (NRA) appeared on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday
In a press conference held Friday morning, the head of the NRA called for armed police officers to guard our nations schools
The following was provided by the Office of Governor Chafee
Parents told administrators that they want a school resource officer reassigned to patrol schools.
President Obama will announce his thoughts on gun policy Wednesday
A special post office box has been established for those wishing to send condolences to Newtown, CT.
A rundown of all the governmental meetings taking place in Tiverton and Little Compton this week.
Tiverton residents can use any color trash bags for the week of Dec. 31 through Jan. 4.
The state Department of Transportation Director Michael P. Lewis cut off Tuesday's toll hearing in Tiverton just after midnight, directing residents who did not get to speak to submit written comments.
Was your septic system damaged by the storm? DEM recommends the following for repair.
There was no lack of audience at the second in a pair of public hearings on the Sakonnet River Bridge toll by the state Department of Transportation in Tiverton on Tuesday night.
Hundreds of residents turned out for the first of two bridge toll hearings on Monday night in Portsmouth.
The first of two hearings will be held tonight at 7 p.m. at Portsmouth High School.
The Tiverton Town Council upheld Town Clerk Nancy Mello's dismissal of a complaint filed by a resident against at school employee who had political pins on her desk.
Tiverton STOP met with local legislators and residents on Tuesday night to discuss strategies to block tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
The Tiverton Town Council is petitioning the state Department of Transportation to delay its Tiverton toll hearing, scheduled for Dec. 4.
The Tiverton Town Clerk dismissed a complaint leveled against a Fort Barton Elementary School secretary for having political paraphernalia on her desk.
Engineers discussed safeguards that would protect Site-Ready's Eagleville Road location from contaminants if the transfer station is approved. The company will return before the Planning Board on Jan. 8 to discuss the findings of its traffic study.
The leadership roles in Little Compton's Town Council didn't change at its first meeting since the Nov. 6 election.
The Tiverton-based waste management facility will address environmental concerns over its proposed expansion in hopes to minimize public backlash.
DEM is cautioning dog owners about the re-emergence of a dog disease that is now considered rare in Rhode Island.