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September 24, 2009
Khazei formally joins race for Kennedy seat
The co-founder of City Year gets into the race for U.S. Senate.
RI union leaders to meet again on contract plan
The president of Council 94 says he will present a new proposal to union leaders.
Wind power a factor in sea plan for East Coast
The East Coast soon gets a chance to debate a proposal from the Obama administration that would create a single council to help govern the oceans.
September 23, 2009
Mass. lawmakers approve Kennedy interim bill
Gov. Deval Patrick will need to declare an emergency if he wants to name a replacement right away.
Union leaders reject deal to stop RI shutdown
Gov. Don Carcieri says he’ll move forward with a plan to lay off workers.
1 in 4 RI students test proficient in science
New test results show that only one in four Rhode Island students is proficient in science.
Confidant: Kennedy sons support Kirk for Senate
A family confidant says the sons of Edward Kennedy want Paul Kirk to temporarily replace their father in the U.S. Senate.
September 22, 2009
Menino, Flaherty top Boston mayoral preliminary election
Incumbent Tom Menino is seeking an unprecedented fifth consecutive four-year term.
Mass. Senate approves Kennedy successor bill
The Massachusetts Senate approves a bill allowing the governor to name an interim replacement to fill the late Edward Kennedy’s U.S. Senate seat.
RI, unions continue talks over gov’t shutdown
Union leaders and negotiators for Gov. Don Carcieri are continuing efforts to work out a deal preventing a shutdown of Rhode Island’s state government and the layoff of 1,000 workers.
September 21, 2009
RI, unions negotiate on reorganization language
The state and its unions try to work out the language of an agreement to avoid layoffs.
Senate expected to debate Kennedy successor bill Tuesday
Republicans say they don’t anticipate delaying the bill again.
Rapp Session question of the week
Should every American be forced to buy health insurance?
RI GOP official resigns over Wilson outburst
The chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Hispanic Assembly and member of the Republican Central Committee says he quits.
September 18, 2009
State, unions try to resolve sticking point
The two sides are trying to work out an agreement to avoid a government shutdown.
Michael Capuano announces bid for Kennedy seat
The Democratic congressman has already released a campaign commercial.
Mass. Senate delays debate on Kennedy interim bill
Republicans block the state Senate from further debate on the measure.
September 16, 2009
General Assembly to return in October
Lawmakers will return for two days to take up unresolved legislation.
State, unions continue talks to avert shutdown
Council 94 said it is waiting to hear from the state about its counterproposal.
Burrillville voters reject senior center
Burrillville voters say no to spending $4 million on a senior center.
September 15, 2009
Peter Neronha confirmed as RI’s federal prosecutor
The U.S. Senate unanimously confirms Peter Nerhona as U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
Aide: Patrick names new transportation chief
Jeffrey Mullan is being named to the job to replace James Aloisi, an aide to Gov. Deval Patrick said.
Coakley favors change in Senate succession law
Massachusetts political leaders move toward changing the state’s Senate succession law.
Stephen Lynch decides against Kennedy seat
The Massachusetts Democrat says there’s not enough time to organize a competitive campaign.
September 14, 2009
Protest builds on anti-tax, anti-spending sentiment
Thousands march in Washington to protest government spending.
Carcieri again broaches possibility of layoffs
Council 94 postpones a meeting with the administration.
Report: Menard won’t run for re-election
Mayor Susan Menard says this term will be her last.
Patrick Kennedy: Father ‘saved millions’ after Chappaquiddick
U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy talks about his late father on NBC’s “Today” show.
September 11, 2009
Edward Markey won’t run for Ted Kennedy’s seat
U.S. Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., said he won’t jump into the race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy.
‘10 News Conference’ goes on ‘Special Assignment’
NBC 10 will take an in-depth look at issues facing Southern New Englanders in a new weekly program.
