Forty-five hours after making the random drug testing order, Providence Mayor David Cicilline has rescinded it.
Unionized police in Providence are responding defiantly to the mayor's order that the city police force face random drug testing.
A leading economist says Rhode Island's unemployment rate -- already the third highest in the country -- will get higher before it levels off and starts declining.
Students and graduates from Rhode Island's troubled Central Falls High School want officials to reverse the decision to fire all the school's teachers.
The arrests last week of three Providence Police officers on narcotics trafficking charges is going to mean changes for the entire department.
Governor Carcieri has nominated a Superior Court judge for a seat on the state Supreme Court.
Some fishermen and advocates for the industry are speaking out against upcoming federal regulations they say could put members of the fishing community out of business.
Providence Mayor David Cicilline is facing new questions about his relationships as he runs to replace Rep. Patrick Kennedy in Congress.
Greyhound racing would end at a financially troubled gambling parlor in Lincoln in a budget proposal before Rhode Island lawmakers. A House committee will debate a new budget plan Tuesday from Governor Carcieri that would end dog races at Twin River slot parlor.
The Northeast Fisheries Summit is set to be held today in New Bedford. The day-long discussion will focus on the future and sustainability of the fishing industry in New England and mid-Atlantic ports.
