Senate passes cuts for all but richest

 


The Senate has debated, sniped and voted on the politically fraught issue of tax cuts, and next week the House is likely to do it all over again. Still, Americans won't know until after the November elections how much more of their paychecks will go to the government next year.  more »


Unemployment rate in Rhode Island declines to 8.8%

Ernie Almonte abandons campaign for governor to run for RI treasurer

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

Newsmakers 5/14: Frank Caprio

Bill to arm URI cops goes to first vote

Chafee taps Montalbano for Superior Court

Newsmakers 5/13: Congressman David Cicilline

Newsmakers 5/3: Bishop Thomas Tobin

Chafee signs same-sex marriage bill after House gives final OK 56-15

Gina Raimondo's campaign war chest hits $1.7M as top pols disclose donations
 
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Rhode Island (change)

 
Gov. Lincoln Chafee, the first independent in his position, has his work cut out for him: fix the state's finances and help 66,000 unemployed Rhode Islanders get back to work.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Lincoln Chafee
Lieutenant Governor: Elizabeth Roberts
Attorney General: Peter Kilmartin
State Treasurer: Gina Raimondo
Secretary of State: Ralph Mollis