State leaders should start formal negotiations with union leaders on an alternative overhaul of the system before they lose in court, according to Bob Walsh of

A markedly more upbeat Providence Mayor Angel Taveras expressed optimism on Monday that Rhode Island's capital can avoid bankruptcy through the collective

The governor's proposed budget would raise the restaurant tax to fund a big boost in education spending and apply the sales tax to more items while cutting

The city of Providence suffered a costly legal defeat on Monday as a judge ruled the Taveras administration can't force retired police officers and

Treasurer Gina Raimondo acknowledged for the first time on Thursday that she may seek higher office in 2014, which will add to the heated speculation about her

Rhode Island’s state pension fund earned a paltry 1.4% return on its investment portfolio last year, far below its target of a 7.5% annual return, WPRI.com has

Former Rhode Island Gov. J. Joseph Garrahy, who will always be remembered for steering the state through the Blizzard of '78, has died at the age of 81, his

State Rep. Robert Watson allegedly swore at police officers and had an open bottle of beer in his hands when he was charged with possession of marijuana,

Seven liberal groups want the treasurer to repudiate what they called "offensive, ignorant and hurtful positions towards the LGBTQI community, women,

Rhode Island’s former attorney general has recently been discussing whether to challenge Congressman David Cicilline in this year’s Democratic primary but is

Roberts, who is barred by from seeking another term as lieutenant governor, was more cagey about the possibility that she would challenge Treasurer Gina

Gov. Lincoln Chafee has invited leaders from all 39 of Rhode Island's cities and towns to join him at the State House next week to discuss local pension plans

A financial rating agency is not predicting a happy, healthy New Year for Rhode Island cities and towns.

Congressman David Cicilline’s aides have been frustrated and taken aback by the outpouring of hostility from his counterpart Jim Langevin’s office to the

Chris Matthews was in town selling his new book, but took some time out to discuss the Republican race for president on Newsmakers.