October 30, 2009
RI House approves texting while driving ban
A bill to ban texting while driving in Rhode Island goes to the governor.
October 16, 2009
Four candidates file for open Assembly seat
Four candidates officially file to fill the House seat of Elizabeth Dennigan.
October 07, 2009
Special election set for Dennigan’s House seat
Voters in East Providence and Pawtucket will choose a new state representative in December.
September 14, 2009
House leaders talk to ‘10 News Conference’
The House minority leader and deputy majority leader answer questions on “10 News Conference.“
August 10, 2009
State Rep. Thomas Slater dies
State Rep. Thomas Slater succumbs to cancer.
June 26, 2009
Lawmakers force dog racing at bankrupt track
Lawmakers approve a bill forcing Twin River to conduct at least 200 days of greyhound racing.
June 25, 2009
House passes $7.8 billion budget proposal
The new state budget would increase gasoline taxes but cut local aid.
May 29, 2009
Minimum wage would be tied to consumer prices
The bill’s sponsor said the formula would take the politics out of the minimum wage debate.
May 21, 2009
Panel agrees to pay Harwood for legal fees
Former House Speaker John Harwood will be reimbursed for legal fees he accrued while fighting an ethics complaint.
December 01, 2008
Analysts: 20 state agencies overspent
Fiscal analysts say nearly half of all state agencies overspent their appropriations for 2008.
November 28, 2008
Lawmakers plan hearings on R.I. budget crisis
State lawmakers will look at options for stimulating the Rhode Island economy.
November 07, 2008
Paiva-Weed secures votes for Senate presidency
Teresa Paiva-Weed is poised to become the next Rhode Island Senate president.
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