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October 28, 2009
RI will vote on trimming name to cut slavery tie
Voters will decide whether to drop the phrase “Providence Plantations” from the state’s formal name because of its association with slavery.
Final vote expected on RI indoor prostitution ban
The House plans to vote on a bill banning indoor prostitution.
Carcieri addresses local leaders
Gov. Don Carcieri delivers a tough message to local leaders who’ve been critical of his budget cutting plans.
October 27, 2009
RI may vote on changing state name over slavery
The House Judiciary Committee approves a resolution that would allow residents to vote next year on whether to drop the words “Providence Plantations” from the state’s formal name.
Lawmakers reach deal to ban indoor prostitution
The House Judiciary Committee votes 11-3 to send the bill to a floor vote.
General Assembly returns to work Wednesday
The Rhode Island General Assembly is returning for a special two-day session starting Wednesday.
October 26, 2009
Mass. Dem. Senate hopefuls spar in first debate
Four Democratic candidates for the late Edward Kennedy’s Senate seat meet for a debate in Boston.
Lawmakers consider ban on indoor prostitution
Lawmakers could soon close Rhode Island’s indoor prostitution loophole.
Family legacy looms large in RI governor’s race
Two men who may face off next year in the race for Rhode Island governor will be discussing the political legacy of their families.
October 22, 2009
New party approaches Corrente about run for governor
A newly formed political party says it has met with former U.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente regarding a possible run for Rhode Island governor.
Reed backs Obama on Afghanistan strategy review
Sen. Jack Reed supports President Obama’s decision to review U.S. strategy in Afghanistan before committing additional troops.
Lawmaker pleads no contest to DUI charge
State Rep. Raymond Sullivan jr. enters the plea midway through his trial.
October 21, 2009
Republican announces run for RI governor
A business executive says he will run for Rhode Island governor in next year’s race.
October 20, 2009
General Assembly to consider binding arbitration bill
The General Assembly is about to take up the issue of binding arbitration to settle teachers contract disputes.
Woman who lost son fights for bankruptcy changes
A Coventry woman appeals to Congress to ease bankruptcy rules for people devastated by medical debt.
Mass. unions may take furlough days to save jobs
Union workers want assurances there will be no layoffs if they accept furlough days.
Accountability for RI tax incentives questioned
Some are questioning what the state is getting in return for tax breaks.
October 16, 2009
Carcieri wants talks to resolve wind power dispute
Gov. Don Carcieri wants a green power developer and an electricity supplier to resolve their differences over a wind farm proposed off Block Island.
Business owners take concerns to Whitehouse
Small business owners take their concerns about health insurance rates straight to a U.S. senator.
Patrick: Workers face layoffs without concessions
Gov. Deval Patrick says he’ll have to cut 2,000 state jobs if workers don’t agree to concessions.
Stimulus makes little dent in RI unemployment
The Carcieri administration says the money was also designed to fill budget holes.
Four candidates file for open Assembly seat
Four candidates officially file to fill the House seat of Elizabeth Dennigan.
Brown, Capuano submit signatures for Kennedy seat
Two more candidates for U.S. Senate submit signatures to ensure a place on the ballot.
October 15, 2009
State Sen. Leo Raptakis appears on ‘10 News Conference’
State Sen. Leo Raptakis appears on the Oct. 18 edition of ‘10 News Conference’.
Cities, towns face economic crunch
In North Kingstown, taxpayers are not getting the same services they used to.
Providence gets federal energy efficiency funding
The city of Providence receives more than $1.75 million in federal stimulus funding to make homes and municipal buildings more energy efficient.
October 14, 2009
RI lawmakers debate local funding in budget crunch
A budget crisis could force changes to the way Rhode Island funds its schools, police departments and other local services.
October 13, 2009
Former Mass. Speaker to also face extortion charge
Federal prosecutors have added extortion to the list of charges facing former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi in connection with an alleged public corruption scheme.
Nearly half of Mass. lawmakers endorse Coakley
Nearly half of Massachusetts lawmakers are endorsing Attorney General Martha Coakley in the special election for the late Edward Kennedy’s Senate seat.
October 12, 2009
Mass. Senate hopefuls honing pitch to woo voters
With primary elections for the late Edward Kennedy’s U.S. Senate seat less than two months away, candidates are racing to hone their campaign pitch.
