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Woonsocket hospital bucks new offer

Table games approved for Twin River Casino

In addition to casting their votes for local and national politicians last week, Rhode Island residents responded to seven statewide ballot questions on Election Day. Questions one and two, which received the most political attention and were the subject of inflammatory television advertisements, asked ...

In wake of Sandy, R.I. receives federal aid

GOP shortfalls clear path for Cicilline '83

In the months preceding last week's elections, analysts across Rhode Island argued that Rep. David Cicilline '83, D-R.I., was in danger of losing his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. But once the votes were tallied last Tuesday night, results showed the incumbent defeated his Republican opponent ...

Firefighters approve pension settlement with city

After months of negotiations and legal challenges between public safety workers and city officials, both active and retired firefighters voted last week in favor of a tentative settlement to two lawsuits filed by firefighters unions. The cases addressed Medicare enrollment and cost-of-living adjustments, ...

EDC suit targets 38 Studios executives

The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation filed a lawsuit last week against 38 Studios founder Curt Schilling, as well as other top officials at the company and former EDC leaders Keith Stokes and Michael Saul. The suit comes almost five months after 38 Studios - the taxpayer-funded video game ...

Diossa, Moran face off in Central Falls mayoral race

A primary last Tuesday for a special election to determine the next mayor of Central Falls eliminated three of five candidates from the race. The two remaining candidates - both Democrats - will face off in the general election Dec. 11.

Partnership aims to revitalize local businesses

Students track results at SPEC event

The Leung Gallery in the Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center normally inspires a strict code of silence - even heavy footsteps can draw angry glares during a midterms week. But on election night, the space pulsed with excited anticipation as it played host to the Special Event Committee's ReSPECt the Exec ...

House Speaker Fox retains seat

On Election Day, voters brave lines

Rhode Island voter identification laws implemented this year faced their first major test Tuesday as voters turned out across the state to cast their ballots in the general election. The ID laws require voters to present some sort of identification, such as a license or utility bill, at their local ...

Dems keep control of Senate, Warren wins in Mass.

Republicans retained control of the U.S. House of Representatives while Democrats held onto the U.S. Senate in Tuesday's national election. In Massachusetts, Democrat Elizabeth Warren unseated Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., while Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine defeated Republican George Allen to hold onto a Democratic ...

Three states vote for same-sex marriage

Key swing state wins pave Obama's path to re-election

President Obama strung together key swing state victories in Tuesday's election to win a second term as president of the United States, bringing to a close over a year of turbulent campaigning. Going into the election, polls showed a dead heat between Republican challenger Mitt Romney and Obama, though ...

Maggie Hassan '80 P'15 claims New Hampshire governor seat

Democrat Maggie Hassan '80 P'15 won the governorship of New Hampshire last night with 54 percent of the vote, defeating her Republican opponent Ovide Lamontagne, who garnered 43 percent. With her victory, Hassan will join Republican Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal '91.5, Independent Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln ...

R.I. voters split on casino expansions

Rhode Island voters approved Question One by a margin of 71 percent to 29 percent at press time, backing a ballot measure that will pave the way for state-operated casino gaming at the Twin River casino in Lincoln. Question Two, a referendum on state-operated casino gaming at the Newport Grand casino ...

Dems Cicilline and Whitehouse re-elected

Democrat Rep. David Cicilline '83, D-R.I., won his re-election bid in Rhode Island's first congressional district, overcoming an aggressive challenge from former Colonel of the Rhode Island State Police Brendan Doherty. The race received national attention for its close polling numbers leading up to ...

R.I.'s party preferences diverge at state level

Final debates seek to swing R.I. races

R.I. state ballot question roundup