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Deadline to vote for Kennedy successor

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:49:19 GMT

Today (Wednesday) is deadline for registering to vote in next month's primary election to replace Edward M. Kennedy in the U.S. Senate.

Palin book goes after McCain camp

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:35:59 GMT

While the book - which contains 68 color photos but no index - stays away from Levi Johnston, the former vice presidential candidate digs in when it comes to those who ran Sen. John McCain's campaign.

Pelosi backs Capuano for MA Senate race

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:42:56 GMT

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is backing U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano in the special election for the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.

RI Chief Justice Williams resigning

Nancy Krause — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:28:03 GMT

After nearly serving eight years as Rhode Island's Supreme Court Chief Justice, Frank J. Williams announced Thursday he is retiring at the end of the year.

RI gov vetoes same-sex funeral planning

Nancy Krause — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:12:22 GMT

Angering gay rights supporters, Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri Tuesday vetoed a bill that would give same-sex couples the right to plan the funerals of their deceased partners.

Deceased lawmaker's son wins election

Tim O'Coin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:12:39 GMT

The son of late State Representative Thomas Slater will succeed his father as the new representative for Providence District 10.

Caprio launching ads for gov. campaign

Bill Tomison — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:43:04 GMT

Rhode Island's general treasurer, Frank Caprio, is launching a campaign for the governor's office in the 2010 election with radio, TV and Internet ads.

Gov blocks election of interim senators

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:36:16 GMT

Rhode Island's Republican governor has vetoed Democratic-backed legislation stripping him of the power to appoint interim U.S. senators.

Governor vetoes saltwater fishing fee

Darren Soens — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:17:13 GMT

Governor Don Carcieri has vetoed a bill that would require Rhode Islanders to purchase a $7 license for recreational saltwater fishing.

Lawmakers to meet on RI economy

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:15:09 GMT

Democratic lawmakers will soon meet in private to discuss Rhode Island's failing economy and its budget crisis.

Ethics complaint against RI AG tossed

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:24:01 GMT

Rhode Island's Ethics Commission has unanimously voted to dismiss a complaint accusing Attorney General Patrick Lynch of improperly accepting a gift.

Robert Corrente won't run for RI gov

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:52:42 GMT

Former U.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente says he's not running for governor.

RI gov. weighs dozens of bills

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:22:06 GMT

Gov. Don Carcieri must soon decide whether to support or veto a stack of bills passed by Rhode Island lawmakers during a frenzied special session.

Bishop wants sit down with Rep. Kennedy

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:45:53 GMT

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence wants to discuss national health care overhaul with Rhode Island U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy.

Mass. Senate hopefuls spar in debate

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:29:47 GMT

All four Democratic candidates for the late Edward Kennedy's Senate seat said their party leaders in Congress should force through a health care bill with or without Republican support, despite President Barack Obama's call for bipartisanship.

Mass. Senate candidates to meet

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:57:22 GMT

After talking past each other, the Democrats vying to succeed Sen. Edward Kennedy are sitting down face-to-face.

Likely candidates for RI governor meet

Mary Abraham — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:47:57 GMT

Likely candidates for Rhode Island Governor talked about their families' political histories during a discussion Sunday night at Rhode Island College.

Fmr. prosecutor may run for RI Gov.

Tim White — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:57:00 GMT

Robert Corrente, the former federal prosecutor who made a name in fighting political corruption, met this morning with members of the newly formed Moderate Party for a potential run for governor.

GOP Businessman to run for RI Gov.

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:48:19 GMT

Republican business executive Rory Smith said Wednesday he will run for Rhode Island governor in next year's election and created a campaign committee to start raising money.

Ex-RI chief judge won't hear new cases

Nancy Krause — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:11:25 GMT

Former Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Frank Williams, who's been caught in the middle of a controversial divorce case, asked the Court not to assign him any new cases for the time being.

Fall River's mayoral candidates debate

Jeremy Brown — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:40:15 GMT

The two candidates for Mayor of Fall River squared off Tuesday night.

Insurers mount attack on health reform

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:42:08 GMT

After working for months behind the scenes to help shape health care reform, the insurance industry is now sharply attacking the emerging plan with a report that maintains Senate legislation would increase the cost of a typical policy by hundreds of dollars a year.

Kennedy praises Obama's Nobel Prize win

Darren Soens — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:03:58 GMT

Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy is praising the selection of President Barack Obama as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Woonsocket, Prov voters head to polls

Amanda Mathias — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:22:45 GMT

Woonsocket and Providence voters headed to the polls Tuesday, to cast their vote in a primary.

House speaker leaving job in 2011

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:44:59 GMT

House Speaker William Murphy, one of the most powerful Democratic leaders in Rhode Island politics, will leave the General Assembly when he finishes his term in early January 2011, lawmakers said Wednesday.

District 10 candidates hold debate

Jeremy Brown — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:50:23 GMT

Candidates running for State Representative in District 10 take part in a debate.

Lawmaker: House Speaker to leave job

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:40:41 GMT

A Rhode Island lawmaker says House Speaker William Murphy has told his colleagues he's stepping down from his leadership post when the next term begins.

Kirk also executor of Kennedy will

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:04:36 GMT

The man who was appointed to serve as interim senator to replace the late U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy has also been named as the executor of his will.

Gov: unions have 2 weeks to accept deal

Nancy Krause — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:29:21 GMT

Unionized state workers in Rhode Island will have slightly more than two weeks to accept a deal offered by the state in order to be exempt from mass layoffs.

Vote on Kennedy successor bill delayed

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:47:22 GMT

A constitutional dispute is delaying final passage of a bill allowing Gov. Deval Patrick to name an interim successor to the late Edward Kennedy's Senate seat.