Local governments could lose state funding because of a massive budget deficit.

Gov. Don Carcieri will pay $2,500 to settle an ethics complaint in the hiring of a niece.

A judge rules that Gov. Don Carcieri took the appropriate steps to implement immigration checks.

A Rhode Island Superior Court judge has ordered the Carcieri administration to turn over records and contracts related its privatization efforts to a state workers’ union.

Rhode Island could learn whether the federal government will approve Gov. Carcieri’s overhaul of the state’s Medicaid program.

Gov. Carcieri is considering using state resources to guarantee loans to small, cash-strapped businesses.

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.

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.

Attorney General Patrick Lynch chooses a lawyer to argue a tribal land case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Gov. Don Carcieri said he supports abolishing the state income tax.

Council 94 accepts a contract that will increase health care costs for many workers.

Rhode Island’s largest state employees union is voting on a second contract proposal, after rejecting an earlier deal before the meltdown on Wall Street.

Gov. Carcieri has announced an economic forum to brainstorm ways to create jobs and stimulate growth.

Government officials hope a new Route 403 will be the path to new jobs in Rhode Island.

Carcieri says oil drilling could be a part of R.I.‘s economy.