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October 20, 2008
On The Issues: Reed, Tingle
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and challenger Robert Tingle discuss the issues.
October 19, 2008
Colleges expecting boost from new G.I. bill
Military veterans will get to tap into the nation’s new GI bill next year, and Rhode Island colleges are gearing up for an expected increase in the number of student veterans on their campuses.
October 18, 2008
Congress reacts warily to R.I. Medicaid overhaul
Rhode Island is proposing an unprecedented overhaul of its Medicaid program that Gov. Don Carcieri says will save this cash-starved state millions of dollars - but could risk leaving the poor and elderly with fewer services should the plan not work.
October 17, 2008
State workers to vote on proposed contract
Council 94 will vote next week on a deal with Gov. Don Carcieri that’s designed to trim costs during a budget crisis.
October 16, 2008
Lawyer: Investigation into William Irons is over
A lawyer for ex-Senate President William Irons said a criminal grand jury investigation into his client has ended.
AP: Union proposes forgoing pay raise
Rhode Island’s biggest state employees union offers to give up pay raises, the AP reports.
R.I. Supreme Court affirms Pinga’s victory
The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirms Michael Pinga as the winner in a disputed primary race.
October 15, 2008
Patrick orders spending, job cuts to close deficit
Gov. Deval Patrick plans to cut about 1,000 state jobs.
Obama, McCain head for final debate
John McCain and Barack Obama meet for their final debate.
October 13, 2008
Senate race hinges on Supreme Court ruling
The outcome of a state Senate race is in the hands of the state Supreme Court.
October 10, 2008
R.I. Bishop: Immigration legislation a good idea
Rhode Island’s Roman Catholic bishop says federal lawmakers are taking a step in the right direction by proposing legislation that protects the rights of U.S. citizens and legal residents who get caught up in immigration enforcement raids.
“Moby-Dick” sparks legislative battle
The battle over whether to name “Moby-Dick” the official book of Massachusetts was almost as intense as the deadly confrontation between Capt. Ahab’s crew and the elusive white whale.
October 09, 2008
R.I. Supreme Court refuses new Warwick primary
A court ruling clears the way for next month’s state Senate race in Warwick.
ACLU sues city for limiting political signs
A civil rights group has sued West Warwick officials, alleging they violated a political candidate’s free speech rights by restricting his signs.
October 08, 2008
Cicilline targets pension of convicted ex-official
Providence Mayor David Cicilline says he’s changing the way pensions are awarded.
October 07, 2008
R.I. revenue drops $33M below estimates
Revenue collected by Rhode Island’s government dropped $33 million below lawmakers’ expectations during the first quarter of the state’s fiscal year.
McCain, Obama trade barbs in town hall debate
John McCain dismissively called rival Barack Obama “that one,“ Obama mocked McCain’s “Straight Talk Express,“ and both left the debate stage to return to the campaign trail Wednesday.
Interview: Sarah Palin
News Channel 8 in Tampa, Fla. interviews Gov. Sarah Palin.
3rd meeting set to discuss immigration order
Members of an advisory panel plan to discuss what they’ve been hearing from immigrants, clergy and others who have attended public hearings on Gov. Don Carcieri’s executive order cracking down on illegal immigration.
October 06, 2008
Frank: GOP housing attacks racially motivated
Rep. Barney Frank says Republican criticism of Democrats over the nation’s housing crisis is racially motivated.
October 05, 2008
Treasurer: R.I. should consider Twin River purchase
General Treasurer Frank Caprio says Rhode Island should consider purchasing Twin River.
October 03, 2008
Recount shows Pinga winning R.I. primary
A recount at the Rhode Island Board of Elections confirms challenger Michael Pinga as the winner of a state Senate Democratic primary in West Warwick.
President Bush signs bailout bill
President Bush has signed into law a far-reaching $700 billion bill to bail out the nation’s tottering financial industry.
Local debate reaction
Southern New Englanders rate the debate.
Recounts ordered in 2 races
The state Supreme Court orders the Board of Elections to recount ballots in two races.
Contractor barred from federal projects
A state bridge contractor whose employee is charged with hacking into state computers has been suspended from bidding on any federally financed projects.
VP candidates spar on energy, taxes, war
A high profile debate between the vice presidential candidates in St. Louis sees Sarah Palin and Joe Biden argue over energy and other topics.
October 02, 2008
Palin faces voters who doubt her readiness
Sarah Palin and Joe Biden will square off Thursday night in the only planned vice presidential debate.
Patrick orders budget cuts
Gov. Deval Patrick says Massachusetts needs to do some belt-tightening.
October 01, 2008
R.I. senators back bailout plan
Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse back the $700B rescue plan.
