November 05, 2009

House lawmakers meet on RI’s tanking economy

House Speaker William Murphy convenes a closed-door caucus of lawmakers to discuss the state’s economy.


October 21, 2009

Top lawmakers want RI ban on indoor prostitution

Legislative leaders in Rhode Island hope to pass legislation banning indoor prostitution next week.


October 07, 2009

Opinions vary on Twin River’s future

The Narragansett Indians’ chief says the tribe should take control of the slot parlor.


October 02, 2009

RI House Speaker: State should re-consider casinos

House Speaker William Murphy says it’s time for Rhode Islanders to reconsider full-scale gambling.


September 30, 2009

Lawmaker: House Speaker to leave leadership job

House Speaker William Murphy told his colleagues he’s stepping down when his current term as speaker ends.


August 28, 2009

RI lawmakers delay State House return, again

House lawmakers in Rhode Island have delayed their return to the State House for the second time in two days.


July 28, 2009

RI House Speaker plays radio host

House Speaker William Murphy sits in for Vincent “Buddy” Cianci on WPRO-AM.


July 24, 2009

RI lawmakers to return in September

State lawmakers in Rhode Island will return to the State House the first week of September to finish business from earlier this summer.


May 19, 2009

House lawmakers delay voter ID bill

House lawmakers delay a vote on a bill forcing resident to show an identity card before voting.


April 01, 2009

Legislators eat up $168K in food, drinks

Times may be tough, but Rhode Island’s lawmakers aren’t going hungry.


March 03, 2009

Carcieri to detail funds for transportation repairs

Gov. Don Carcieri plans to release details on how Rhode Island will use its federal stimulus funding to make transportation improvements.


January 02, 2009

Lawmakers return for start of rough year

Rhode Island lawmakers return to the State House next week.


November 26, 2008

Governor, House speaker win dubious award

The Gray Panthers hand out their annual Turkey of the Year awards.

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