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Coventry officials say school pension plan set to run dry isn't their problem

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:11 GMT

Coventry's pension plans have racked up a $121 million liability for promised benefits, and now town officials are saying the shortfall in the biggest plan isn't their problem.

Ken Block to run for governor in '14

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Moderate Party founder Ken Block will once again be the face of his party's 2014 gubernatorial run, according to a website that went live this morning.

Cicilline introduces student loan bills

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:56:43 GMT

U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is co-sponsoring three bills designed to maintain low interest rates on student loans, hoping to prevent young people from ending up with excessive debt.

Doherty: No plans to run for governor

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:14:29 GMT

Former State Police superintendent and congressional candidate Brendan Doherty on Friday said he has no plans to run for statewide office in 2014, likely clearing a path for Cranston Mayor Allan Fung to run unopposed in a Republican primary for governor next year.

Unemployment rate in Rhode Island declines to 8.8%

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:05:23 GMT

Rhode Island's unemployment rate fell to 8.8% in April, the lowest level in four and a half years, new data released Thursday shows.

Ernie Almonte abandons campaign for governor to run for RI treasurer

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:19:03 GMT

Former Auditor General Ernie Almonte announced Thursday that he will run for general treasurer in 2014, abandoning his long-shot campaign for governor.

Frank Caprio calls 'shove it' remark 'stupid,' says he's ready to be treasurer again

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:32:35 GMT

In his first television interview since losing the 2010 race for governor, the former treasurer said he regrets his infamous comment about President Obama and wants to return to office.

Newsmakers 5/14: Frank Caprio

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:48:55 GMT

This week on Newsmakers: Former General Treasurer Frank Caprio.

Bill to arm URI cops goes to first vote

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:33:05 GMT

Legislation that would allow University of Rhode Island police officers to carry firearms is going to its first test in the state legislature.

RI delegation slams IRS for auditing conservative groups

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:56:26 GMT

U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse suggested the scandal over IRS audits of conservative groups reflects a broken campaign-finance system.