Category Archives: Politics
UPDATE: Carnevale insists he lives in his district
screenshot via WPRI-TV (AP)- A Rhode Island state lawmaker says he made mistakes on ethics forms but insists he lives in his legislative district after a news investigation questioned his residency. D...
Jun 14, 2016
Ethics reform measure could be tweaked to address concerns
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - An ethics reform initiative proposed for Rhode Island’s November ballot could be tweaked again by lawmakers before it goes to voters. Judiciary co...
Jun 14, 2016
Raimondo concerned about new charter schools funding formula
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island officials are in last-minute negotiations over the state education budget that could affect the way charter schools are funded. Education Commissioner Ken Wagner s...
Jun 10, 2016
Raimondo loses a second cabinet member in a week
Macky McCleary is leaving the Department of Business Regulation to head the Public Utilities Commission. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo is losing a second cabin...
Jun 10, 2016
State says nearly 60,000 RI tax refunds haven’t been paid
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island revenue officials say nearly 60,000 income tax refunds haven’t been paid by the state because of a new computer system and a high number of returns labeled s...
Jun 10, 2016
House passes bill prohibiting ‘revenge porn’
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed legislation that would prohibit a malicious practice known as “revenge porn.” Attorney ...
Jun 09, 2016
High court reinstates ex-state Senator Maselli’s law license after bank fraud conviction
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Supreme Court granted a petition this week to reinstate the law license of a former state senator who was previously convicted of bank fraud. The Providence Jo...
Jun 08, 2016
HIGHLIGHTS: House committee’s Rhode Island budget
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The nearly $9 billion state budget bill now headed to the full House contains no new taxes, provides tax relief for retirees and cuts beach parking fees by almost half just in ...
Jun 08, 2016
House finance passes budget 14-2, heads to full House
photo by Anita Baffoni, WPRO (PROVIDENCE- AP) A key Rhode Island legislative committee has voted to approve a nearly $9 billion state budget. The House Finance Committee voted 14-2 around 1:30 a.m. We...
Jun 08, 2016
Clinton seizes historic primary win
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton gestures as she greets supporters at a presidential primary election night rally, Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) KATHLEEN...
Jun 08, 2016
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