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Government

Raimondo: Pension System 'Much Healthier' Following 2011 Reforms

State Treasurer Gina Raimondo said the pension changes put in place by the General Assembly have made the system more sustainable.

Government, Schools

Sen. Reed Visits RWU to Warn of Student Loan Interest Hike

The current 3.4-percent interest rate on federal Stafford Student Loans will double on July 1 unless Congress acts.

Government

RI Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage, 26-12

With the Senate's approval, the bill now goes to Gov. Lincoln Chafee for his signature.

Government

Last Week in the General Assembly

The Senate passed a bill by Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis last week that will require individuals convicted of first- or second-degree murder and who have not been sentenced to life in prison to serve at least 50 percent of a sentence prior to being eligible

Agenda for the Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee, Jan. 22, 2013.

Government

Vote Set for Tuesday on Same-Sex Marriage

The state House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote on the controversial measure for 3 pm on Jan. 22.

Government

[VIDEO] Romney 'Way Off the Mark,' Says Sen. Jack Reed

The senator from Rhode Island spoke about tonight's debate, the Benghazi document release, and other issues following a senior citizens forum Monday in Smithfield.

Elections

[VIDEO] How to Get a Voter ID Card

This one-minute video shows you how to get a free identification card that you can use when voting in November.

Government, Opinion

Poll: Should Teens Need Permission to Go Tanning?

A new law requires parental or medical permission for every other tanning visit by people under 18 years old — what do you think?

Government, Business

VIDEO: Launch of 'Recycle Together RI'

The Central Landfill in Johnston was the site of a ceremony to formally open the newly renovated Materials Recycling Facility on June 6.

Government, Business

Facts about 'Recycle Together RI'

With today's ceremonial opening of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation's renovated Material Recycling Facility, there's a new way to recycle in Rhode Island.

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