Rhode Island News

Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri has vetoed a bill that would extend the schedule of greyhound racing at Twin River from 125 to 200 days a year.

Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will not run for governor in 2010, according to a surprise announcement Wednesday afternoon that squelched widespread speculation the Cranston Democratic would compete for Rhode Island's most powerful elected post.

Tolls at the Claiborne Pell Bridge may be going up for motorists who don't own an E-ZPass transponder purchased in Rhode Island.

It does not appear on the state flag or license plate. You won't see it on road maps or welcome signs.

All 14 hospitals in Rhode Island have agreed to adopt a uniform set of precautions to prevent surgeons from operating on the wrong body part or committing other grievous errors.

A man who says he was sickened by a box of raisins donated to a food program by Rhode Island's prison system can proceed with a lawsuit against the agency.

Rhode Island legislators can be prosecuted for ethics violations involving their political activities, questionable acts on behalf of constituents or businessmen -- but not, the Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled Monday, for their official legislative votes or actions.

Gasoline prices in Rhode Island fell by a penny this week, the first time gas prices have fallen in 11 weeks, according to AAA Southern New England .

While the legislative Web site signaled the likelihood of a Senate session on Monday, the chamber's leaders have decided instead to return to work at 4 p.m. Tuesday, for a one-day session, and then possibly not return to the State House again until later this summer, according to Senate spokesman Greg Pare.

Newly confirmed as Supreme Court chief justice, Paul A. Suttell didn't set out to be Rhode Island's leading judge.

It may not jibe with the home-and-hearth image of a community lender, but Bank Rhode Island is moving aggressively to capitalize on the troubles of its larger rivals.

Spurred by financial pressures, the state's three public colleges are embarking on a major overhaul that includes eliminating 11 degree programs with low enrollments, consolidating more than two dozen small programs and placing another 45 programs under scrutiny for possible elimination or consolidation.

The country's smallest state has the longest official name: "State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations." Now, a push to drop "Providence Plantations" from that name has advanced farther than ever before.

The Rhode Island Department of Health recognizes and applauds the significant public health achievement of The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act being signed into law.

On Friday, June 19, 2009, members of the Rhode Island State Police Detective Bureau, along with investigators from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation arrested Dung H. Le, age 35, of 172 High Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island for: 1.Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deliver; 2.Forgery and Counterfeiting - Tampering - Reuse of Stamps or ...

A House committee has overwhelmingly approved the governor's nominee for chief justice of Rhode Island's Supreme Court.

Agenda On Monday, July 20, beginning at 7:15am, the Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown is home to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's 8th Annual Tee Up to Cure Diabetes Golf Classic, which Neigborhood: includes an exciting golf tournament, dinner, and live auction.

The state budget proposal approved this week by the House Finance Committee would cut funding for the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation in half.

This week the Rhode Island legislature overrode Republican Gov. Donald Carcieri's veto of a bill authorizing state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries.

On June 18, the Rhode Island House defeated the National Popular Vote bill, HB5569, by a vote of 28-45. The awareness that the Governor was likely to veto it anyway probably dampened support for the bill.