Sen. Leonidas Raptakis says cuts in local aid need to be discussed.

Lawmakers will return for two days to take up unresolved legislation.

The Democrats’ budget proposal also calls for raising the gasoline tax.

Rhode Island lawmakers reverse the governor on the sale of medical marijuana.

More than half of Rhode Island voters say they favor same-sex marriage.

Efforts to crack down on child pornography bump head-on into privacy concerns.

State workers in Rhode Island will lose a day of pay on June 12.

Lawmakers reconsider the idea of building a major container port at Quonset.

If you call a locksmith, how do you know the person helping you is legitimate?

Some Rhode Island lawmakers and law enforcement officials are pushing for tougher drunken driving laws.

A bill under debate would give state police access to Internet subscriber records.

Rhode Island’s legislative Web site goes down just as the governor releases his budget.

Lose your cool at a youth sporting event, and you could be called before a special council.

Rhode Island lawmakers begin a new session.

Rhode Island’s newest lawmakers arrive on Smith Hill for orientation.