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November 19, 2009
Mayor testifies about merits of regionalization
A Senate commission on shard services meets for the first time.
RI eliminates mandatory minimum drug sentences
The new law, which took effect this month, leaves the sentence to the judge’s discretion.
Sen. Kerry’s daughter arrested in LA on DUI
U.S. Sen. John Kerry’s daughter, Alexandra Forbes Kerry, is arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
November 18, 2009
Senate panel looks at revising marijuana laws
A Senate panel explores a proposal to relax marijuana laws in Rhode Island.
November 16, 2009
Frank floats loan plan for unemployed homeowners
Rep. Barney Frank said the program would be funded by interest paid on the Wall Street bailout.
Eek! Rats giving State House staffers a scare
An exterminator inspects the State House after rats popped up last week in two offices.
November 13, 2009
AP: DeNucci not seeking re-election in Mass.
Joseph DeNucci has held the auditor’s office for more than two decades.
November 12, 2009
Consumers frustrated by foreclosure sales, credit card rates
A U.S. senator and a lawyer vow to fight back against banks.
Carcieri indicates possible support for domestic partnership law
The governor’s comments follow a meeting with a gay-rights group.
DiMasi, co-defendants plead not guilty to corruption
The former Massachusetts House speaker is accused of bid-rigging and extortion.
November 11, 2009
Report: RI among 10 states facing budget disasters
The Pew Center gives Rhode Island a D-plus in money management.
Lawmakers likely to override veto of parole violation bill
Gov. Don Carcieri’s veto of a bill dealing with parole violators may be very short lived.
Lawmaker predicts override of funeral planning bill
Critics of Gov. Don Caricieri say the law has nothing to do with marriage.
Gov. Patrick to sign veterans benefits bill
Gov. Deval Patrick will be marking the Veteran’s Day holiday by signing a bill extending benefits to the state’s former soldiers.
Former Mass. speaker DiMasi seeks charge dismissal
Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and a friend who served as his financial adviser have asked a federal judge to dismiss the corruption charges they are facing.
November 10, 2009
Slater wins father’s House seat
Democrat Scott Slater will fill the state House of Representatives seat of his late father.
RI expects nearly $200M deficit as economy dives
Economic woes in Rhode Island could drive the state’s budget deficit to nearly $200 million.
Carcieri signs law banning texting while driving
Rhode Island no longer allows drivers to send and read text messages.
Carcieri blocks elections of interim U.S. senators
Gov. Don Carcieri vetoes legislation stripping him of the power to appoint interim U.S. senators.
November 09, 2009
Census Bureau wants everyone counted in 2010
Who should and who shouldn’t be counted in the next population count?
Bishop, Rep. Kennedy postpone meeting
A meeting between Bishop Tobin and Rep. Patrick Kennedy won’t happen this week.
Rell decides not to seek another term
M. Jodi Rell has been Connecticut’s governor since 2004.
Group protests health care reform
The group calls it government controlled health care.
RI expected to outlaw texting and driving
Rhode Island is expected to join 18 other states to make texting while driving against the law.
November 07, 2009
House passes health care bill
The Democratic-controlled House narrowly passes landmark health care legislation.
November 06, 2009
Barnstable resident challenges close vote
A Barnstable resident is seeking a recount of a narrow vote this week that would change town government.
November 05, 2009
House lawmakers meet on RI’s tanking economy
House Speaker William Murphy convenes a closed-door caucus of lawmakers to discuss the state’s economy.
Providence mayor’s brother seeks early release
The brother of Mayor David Cicilline will ask a judge in Boston to release him early from prison.
November 04, 2009
All-night gambling approved for Twin River
Gambling will go 24 hours at Twin River.
Town approves change in government by 1 vote
The town clerk says she’s not sure there’s any way to trigger a recount.
