A state Revenue Department study says Gov.-elect Lincoln Chafee's proposal to expand the state sales tax could raise more money than he at first predicted.

Rhode Island Gov.-elect Lincoln Chafee is beefing up his transition team.

Rhode Island independent governor-elect Lincoln Chafee has chosen former Democratic Lt. Gov. Richard Licht as his first nominee to lead a state agency.

Several Rhode Island leaders are set to get a pay raise next year, but Governor-Elect Lincoln Chafee says that while he will accept the raise, he won’t be

In the end, though, it was not to be – Corrente declined Block's offer to be the Moderate candidate for governor. But he did take over as the party's chairman

Rhode Island governor-elect Lincoln Chafee has spoken with outtgoing Gov. Don Carcieri and met with the State Police about security as he continues his

The big Republican gains felt across the U.S. this Election Day were not as evident in Rhode Island.

Republican John Robitaille delivers his concession speech after losing the gubernatorial election to independent candidate Lincoln Chafee.

The big Republican gains felt across the U.S. this Election Day were not as evident in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island General Treasurer Frank Caprio delivers his concession speech after losing the gubernatorial election to independent candidate Lincoln Chafee.

After celebrating a big win Tuesday, Rhode Island's Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee is now gearing up for the transition to power.

After a tight campaign race - independent candidate Lincoln Chafee was elected Rhode Island's next governor Tuesday night.

In the long run, Election 2010 in Rhode Island barely had any hiccups or trouble. The most interesting developments: an allegation from an independent that

Voters hit the polls Tuesday in what is poised to be one of the most important elections in recent history.

Some political heavyweights will be campaigning in Rhode Island one day before voters head to the polls.