Manufacturing tax credit eliminated from R.I. House budget
By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A new state tax credit for manufacturers expected to largely benefit submarine maker Electric Boat was unexpectedly pulled from the House version of the state...
View ArticleHouse leaders delay action on article regarding budget surplus, pension fund
By Randal EdgarPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- House leaders delayed action Tuesday night on a budget article that would abolish a requirement that any revenue surplus beyond that which was expected be put into...
View ArticleHouse votes to abolish Job Guaranty Program, which provided for loan...
By Randal EdgarPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The House voted 73 to 2 to abolish a Job Guaranty Program that lawmakers established in 2010, that allowed the Economic Development Corporation to guarantee up to...
View ArticleR.I. House rejects plan to move $12.9 million from pension fund to budget
By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- In a rare move, House lawmakers defeated a budget provision that would have eliminated an expected $12.9 million special payment into the pension fund. The failure,...
View ArticleR.I. House debates paying 38 Studios debt, recesses to Wednesday with budget...
By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Just after midnight on Wednesday, after spending more than nine hours on other parts of a $8.2 billion state budget, Rhode Island lawmakers opened debate on the...
View ArticleBudget debate resumes Wednesday, after 38 Studios revolt fizzles
By Katherine GreggBy Katherine Gregg, Philip Marcelo and Randal Edgar PROVIDENCE - After a failed early-morning move by angry lawmakers to strip the first 38 Studios payment out of the state budget,...
View ArticleToday in RI history: Killer says victim's son hired him
By Thomas J. MorganA year ago today: Superior Court Judge Judge Netti C. Vogel sentences Robert E. Lamoureux Jr., of Warwick, to life in prison without parole for murdering Pauline Buco, 83, of...
View ArticleMore heat and humidity
By Jack PerryPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Expect another hot and humid day on this Wednesday, although the temperature shouldn't crack 90 degrees, as it has for the past couple of days. The high temperature...
View ArticleDem Rep. Markey wins US Senate election in Mass.
By News staffBOB SALSBERG STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) -- Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Edward Markey defeated Republican political newcomer Gabriel Gomez in a special election on Tuesday...
View ArticleFingerprints lead to arrest of suspect in 7-month-old Johnston break-in
By Richard C. DujardinJOHNSTON, R.I. -- A 45-year-old Warren man who has been arrested 30 times before on assorted breaking and entering, narcotics and assault charges, was ordered held without bail...
View ArticleChafee expected to sign bill requiring phone companies to provide locations...
By Randal EdgarPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The state House voted 62 to 9 Thursday to pass a bill that requires phone companies to provide police with cell-phone location information in emergencies that might...
View ArticleR.I. House approves measure for third party to dispose of old mattresses
By Randal EdgarPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The House voted 65 to 5 Thursday to pass a bill that would take the responsibility for disposing of old mattresses away from cities and towns and put it in the hands...
View ArticleReed calls passage of Senate immigration reform 'historic;' hurdle lies ahead...
By Karen Lee ZinerToday, after the U.S. Senate voted 68 to 32 to pass a comprehensive immigration overhaul, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed issued the following statement: "Today's bipartisan vote on comprehensive...
View ArticleHouse budget includes another $5 million for R.I. child welfare agency
By Lynn ArditiPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The state Department of Children, Youth and Families is slated to get an additional $5.4 million over two fiscal years to offset the projected shortfall by the...
View ArticleR.I. House OKs 25-cent increase in minimum wage to $8 per hour
By Randal EdgarPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The House voted 63 to 6 Thursday to pass a bill that raises the state's minimum wage by 25 cents, to $8 an hour. Supporters said the increase would bring Rhode Island...
View ArticleArcade Providence unveils its first retail tenants
By Alisha A. PinaPROVIDENCE, R. I. -- Native American jewelry, local artisan coffee and European clothing for men and women are among the finds visitors can soon purchase at the still being renovated...
View ArticleU.S. Rep. Cicilline hopes House will follow suit on Senate immigration bill...
By Karen Lee ZinerWASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. David N. Cicilline issued a statement after the Senate passed a sweeping immigration reform Thursday. Calling the immigration system "broken," Cicilline said,...
View ArticleR.I. House passes bill to aid domestic violence victims who want to leave...
By Tony JarzombekPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The House voted 70 to 1 Thursday to pass a bill that aids victims of domestic violence who choose to leave their abusers, allowing them to apply, through the...
View ArticleBill requires R.I. state colleges to develop plan to award veterans credit...
By Randal EdgarPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The House voted 66 to 0 Thursday to pass a bill that requires the state's three public institutions of higher learning to develop plans for awarding credits to...
View ArticleNew $8.2 billion state budget clears General Assembly
By Katherine GreggPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Days before the July 1 start of the new budget year for Rhode Island state government, a proposed $8.2-billion spending plan has cleared the General Assembly, with...
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