November 19, 2009

RI eliminates mandatory minimum drug sentences

The new law, which took effect this month, leaves the sentence to the judge’s discretion.


November 12, 2009

Carcieri signs bill restructuring R.I. economic council

The governor signs legislation that expands the state’s economic development corporation’s board of directors from nine to 13 members.

Carcieri indicates possible support for domestic partnership law

The governor’s comments follow a meeting with a gay-rights group.


November 11, 2009

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.


November 10, 2009

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 vetoes same-sex funeral planning rights

The governor says the measure represents further erosion of traditional marriage.

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?

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 06, 2009

Carcieri orders flags lowered after base shooting

Gov. Don Carcieri says state and national flags will fly at half-staff through Veterans Day.


November 03, 2009

Carcieri signs bill banning indoor prostitution

Gov. Don Carcieri has signed legislation closing a loophole that made indoor prostitution legal.


November 02, 2009

Business Talk: Carcieri’s energy policy

Mark Murphy of the Providence Business News talks about obstacles in Gov. Don Carcieri’s energy policy.


October 30, 2009

Parole violators could petition for release

Parole violators could petition for release under a new bill passed by the General Assembly.

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