Woonsocket residents had collected $4,000 by Monday afternoon to pay for a legal challenge to the supplemental tax bill sent out this week.
Thursday marks the official beginning of same-sex marriage in Rhode Island.
Public Works Director Sheila McGauvran told the budget commission on Monday afternoon that the fix will cost about $60,000.
Budget commission members said a school plan to outsource special education services wouldn't be enough to help fund all-day kindergarten.
Budget requests from the police and fire departments are among the items on Monday afternoon's agenda.
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee recently vetoed a bill that would have created a new registration plate.
Legal challenges arise as Budget Commission works to finish negotiations with police, fire unions to complete 5-year-plan to solvency.
Temporary return will fill out panel while DOR seeks new chairman.
Bill also transfers responsibility for project to Army Corps of Engineers.
New surcharges for licenses and registrations went into effect on July 1.
Drivers cited for the primary offense will be charged $40 instead of the prior $85.
Bill heading to Governor Lincoln Chafee's desk.
The Rhode Island House voted to include the repayment of so-called "moral obligation bonds" in its fiscal 2014 budget proposal.
By a 5-4 vote, justices on June 26 ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.
Commission OKs $128 Million Budget, next meeting scheduled for Friday, 5 p.m.
Heavy wind, hail and heavy rain expected until 8:45 p.m.
Citizens continue protest of move to raise an annual $1 million for 5-year plan.
Councilors, public protest move to raise $1 million as part of Budget Commission's 5-year plan.
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A 'Nor'easter-like storm' is expected to bring 1 to 3 in. of rain later today.
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East Greenwich town manager, Budget Commission chairman to become the executive director of R.I. Clean Water Finance Agency.