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November 04, 2008
Obama carries Rhode Island
Rhode Island voters overwhelmingly embraced Barack Obama on Tuesday and returned three federal lawmakers to Washington.
November 03, 2008
Chat transcript: Election Day preparations
Read a transcript of a live chat about Election Day preparedness.
Supreme Court hears R.I. Indian land case
Rhode Island officials told the U.S. Supreme Court today that permitting the federal government to hold land owned by the Narragansett Indian Tribe would undercut the state’s criminal, safety and zoning laws.
Rhode Island prepares for high voter turnout
Rhode Island elections officials say they are ready for Election Day.
Mass. voters hear final push on ballot questions
Supporters and opponents of three ballot questions are making their final pitch with less than a day before the election with rallies, phone calls, e-mails and ads.
ACLU accuses Carcieri of ignoring order
The American Civil Liberties Union wants Gov. Don Carcieri held in contempt of court for not seeking public comment before implementing an executive order cracking down on illegal immigrants.
October 31, 2008
Rapp Session: State bonds
Viewers talk about buying Rhode Island bonds.
Rapp Session question of the week
What should be the first priority of business for the new president?
Middle school students pick Obama
Some middle school students vote for Barack Obama for president.
October 30, 2008
State senators ask member to resign
State senators in Massachusetts call on one of their own to resign.
October 29, 2008
Attorney general picks D.C. lawyer to argue land case
Attorney General Patrick Lynch chooses a lawyer to argue a tribal land case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ethics case against William Irons dismissed
A judge rules former Senate President Williams Irons can’t be prosecuted on ethics charges.
October 28, 2008
State senator accused of corruption
A Massachusetts state senator is accused of taking bribes from undercover agents.
Carcieri would “love” to abolish income tax
Gov. Don Carcieri said he supports abolishing the state income tax.
R.I. prepares for record voter turnout
The state is preparing for what is projected to be record voter turnout in next week’s presidential elections.
October 27, 2008
Voters appear split on dog racing question
Voters appear evenly split on a ballot question to ban greyhound racing in Massachusetts.
Commission discusses Veterans Home report
Have things changed at the Rhode Island Veterans Home under new management?
October 24, 2008
Rapp Session: Debates
Viewers weigh-in on the Presidential debates.
Rapp Session question of the week
Will you buy the bonds being offered by the state of Rhode Island?
R.I. union accepts cost-cutting contract
Council 94 accepts a contract that will increase health care costs for many workers.
Former Mass. Gov. William Weld to endorse Obama
Former Republican Gov. William Weld is backing Democrat Barack Obama.
Report: Mass. economy can’t escape recession
Economists question whether Massachusetts can remain immune from the global economic downturn.
October 23, 2008
RIC students learn about presidential politics
College students ask elected officials about the presidential campaign process.
Carcieri announces economic forum
Gov. Carcieri has announced an economic forum to brainstorm ways to create jobs and stimulate growth.
October 22, 2008
New highway to Quonset opens
Government officials hope a new Route 403 will be the path to new jobs in Rhode Island.
Carcieri favors wind farms to oil exploration
Carcieri says oil drilling could be a part of R.I.‘s economy.
October 21, 2008
Patrick looks for opportunities on South Coast
Gov. Deval Patrick tells South Coast leaders that times are tight.
Record number of voters registered in R.I.
Voter registration figures suggest Rhode Island could see a record turnout in the Nov. 4 election.
October 20, 2008
Committee looks at bidding process
A Senate committee looks at the way state construction contracts are awarded.
Ads for Question 1 causing confusion
It’s a referendum riddle in Southern New England.
