October 30, 2009
RI House approves texting while driving ban
A bill to ban texting while driving in Rhode Island goes to the governor.
September 03, 2009
RI Senate to return Wednesday for judgeships
The Rhode Island Senate will reconvene to discuss judicial appointments.
June 27, 2009
State Senate passes budget
Rhode Island’s $7.8 billion budget goes to the governor.
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.
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 12, 2009
Lawmakers approve immigration checks on workers
Lawmakers approve a bil requiring companies to use E-Verify.
May 06, 2009
Bill would allow casino referendum
Lawmakers debate a bill to allow full-scale casino gambling in Rhode Island.
April 23, 2009
Senate panel approves medical marijuana bill
A bill authorizing centers to grow and sell marijuana moves ahead on Smith Hill.
March 05, 2009
Lawmakers debate wheelchair-friendly taxicabs
A bill would force taxicab companies in Rhode Island to operate more wheelchair-accessible cars.
February 26, 2009
Supreme Court to hear ethics case in May
A dismissed ethics case involving William Irons goes before the state Supreme Court in May.
November 07, 2008
Paiva-Weed secures votes for Senate presidency
Teresa Paiva-Weed is poised to become the next Rhode Island Senate president.
November 06, 2008
NBC 10: Paiva-Weed poised to win Senate presidency
The battle for leadership of the state Senate may be over.
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