March 25, 2009
R.I. to get $3.4M for Amtrak system
Amtrak is investing $3.4 million in Rhode Island for security improvements and facility upgrades.
Cicilline says new city buildings must be ‘green’
The mayor of Providence says all new city buildings have to meet “green” standards.
Police search for suspect in strip club attack
Police identify a man accused of wounding three people when he opened fire inside a strip club.
Opening statements made in trooper assault trial
Opening statements are made in the trial of a man accused of assaulting a state trooper.
Board takes back tuition waiver
About 75 students at Rhode Island’s three state colleges have lost their tuition waivers.
Candidates line up for top judge spot
Six candidates line up to become Rhode Island’s next top judge.
State releases unclaimed property list
You could have some missing money. Check the General Treasurer’s Web site today.
House approves 3-year-degrees for R.I. students
Potential college students worried about tuition costs could earn a degree in three years under a bill approved by House lawmakers.
March 24, 2009
Break-in reported in R.I. Democratic leader’s office
State police have been called to investigate an apparent break-in at the State House office of a top Democratic lawmaker.
Murder trial starts for ex-policeman
Prosecutors have accused former Providence policeman Nicholas Gianquitti of shooting his firefighter neighbor.
3 shot at strip club
Providence police are looking for a suspect in an overnight shooting at a hotel and strip club.
March 23, 2009
Trial begins in trooper assault
The trial of a man accused of critically injuring a Rhode Island state trooper begins.
R.I. to get $116M in federal environmental funding
The state receives $116 million in federal funding to reduce pollution, improve water quality and create green jobs.
R.I. proposes ‘primary’ seat belt law
Rhode Island officials say toughening the state’s seat belt law will save lives and money.
March 22, 2009
Chief justice candidates to be interviewed
The candidates to become the next chief justice of Rhode Island’s top court get to plead their case this week.











