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October 09, 2009
Central Falls puts mayoral candidate on ballot
A federal judge ordered the city to reconsider a candidate’s nomination papers.
Feds fund $2M in relief for home caregivers
The federal government will pay more than $2 million to help give people providing family members or friends with care time to shop, run errands or rest.
October 08, 2009
Judge knocks down rule that blocked mayoral candidate
A federal judge says a nominating rule in Central Falls is unconstitutional.
Mass. Senate president calls casinos ‘inevitable’
Senate President Therese Murray said casinos in Massachusetts are “inevitable.“
Speaker: Mass. budget could be off by $1 billion
House Speaker Robert DeLeo says cuts in state aid are possible.
October 07, 2009
RI revenues $30 million short of expectations
The recession pushes income tax and sales tax collections down.
Opinions vary on Twin River’s future
The Narragansett Indians’ chief says the tribe should take control of the slot parlor.
Special election set for Dennigan’s House seat
Voters in East Providence and Pawtucket will choose a new state representative in December.
October 06, 2009
Fontaine faces Brien for Woonsocket mayor
The City Council president will run against a former state lawmaker for the mayor’s office.
Slater wins Democratic primary in campaign to replace father
Scott Slater defeats six other Democrats in the special primary election in House District 10.
Lang to face Coelho in Nov. 3 election
Mayor Scott Lang earns himself a place in the Nov. 3 final election.
Council 94 OKs contract
The largest state employees’ union accepts a deal that cuts their pay but spares their jobs.
October 05, 2009
5 run for mayor in New Bedford preliminary election
Five people are running for mayor of New Bedford, but you’d barely know it.
General Assembly special primary features 7 Democrats
Voters in House District 10 will pick a Democrat to run in the November special election.
Woonsocket primary will trim mayoral contenders
The top two vote getters in Tuesday’s primary will face each other in November.
October 02, 2009
Mass. could be in for more budget cuts
Gov. Deval Patrick says tax collections fell $243 million below projections.
RI House Speaker: State should re-consider casinos
House Speaker William Murphy says it’s time for Rhode Islanders to reconsider full-scale gambling.
October 01, 2009
Dennigan leaves RI State House to run for Congress
Rep. Elizabeth Dennigan resigns her seat as she prepares to run for Congress.
Senate candidates report fundraising totals
Democratic Senate candidate has raised more than $2 million for her campaign to succeed the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.
September 30, 2009
Lawmaker: House Speaker to leave leadership job
House Speaker William Murphy told his colleagues he’s stepping down when his current term as speaker ends.
September 28, 2009
Council 94 to vote on contract
The largest state employees union in Rhode Island starts voting on a deal that could cut pay but avoid widespread layoffs.
September 27, 2009
Workers face vote on plan avoiding layoffs
Council 94 president J. Michael Downey says he hopes to have ballots cast by Friday.
September 25, 2009
Union agrees to present deal to members
Council 94 decides to let its workers vote on a deal that would avert a state shutdown.
Blog: Foreign respect
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Blog: Mandatory insurance
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Biden swears in Kirk, successor to Sen. Kennedy
Former Democratic Party chairman Paul Kirk has taken over for the late Edward Kennedy in the Senate.
State senator requests special session
Sen. Leonidas Raptakis says cuts in local aid need to be discussed.
‘Special Assignment’ focuses on US Senate race in Mass.
“10 News Conference: Special Assignment” takes a closer look at Massachusetts politics.
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.
