US Attorney Neronha says prosecutions alone can't solve gun-related violence...
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View ArticleHouse Considers Banning Fake Marijuana, Bath Salts
The General Assembly is scheduled to hear testimony today on legislation banning drugs like synthetic marijuana and bath salts. The proposed legislation» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAG Kilmartin on Gun Background Checks, New Legislation
There’s a lot of talk on Smith Hill this week about guns, including several new bills that aim to tighten gun ownership and possession laws. We sat down» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleKilmartin: Expand Background Checks for Nursing Homes
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin wants to institute a national background check for nursing home workers. Federal grant money – and some extra» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLandmark Deal Stalls Again; Missing Info from Prime
Rhode Island’s Attorney General and Department of Health officials say they’re suspending their review of Prime Healthcare’s application to buy the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSenate Judiciary to Hear Medical Marijuana Bill Changes
The senate judiciary committee is scheduled to hear a bill today that tightens the state’s medical marijuana program rules. Rhode Island Attorney General» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleJohnston Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
A former Johnston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his common-law wife. Donald Greenslit was also sentenced to the maximum» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBoston Marathon Bombing Victim Receives Warm Welcome Home
Newport residents threw a big welcome home party Sunday for Heather Abbott. She’s the 38-year-old woman who lost the lower part of her left leg in the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAnti Texting and Driving Campaign Brought to South Kingstown High School
Texting while driving continues to be a leading cause in highway fatalities among young people. A safety campaign continues in local high schools to raise» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleRhode Island AG asked to weigh in on Whether Dog Ban Applies to Pawtucket
The City of Pawtucket said a new state law blocking cities and towns from banning certain breeds of animals does not apply to them. At issue is Pawtucket’s» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNational Grid Urging RI Customers Not to Fall for Scam
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin said Rhode Islanders are still getting scammed by people claiming to be from National Grid and demanding payments. A» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePolitical Roundtable: Hodgson Mulling Run for Attorney General Next Year
State Senator Dawson Hodgson (R-North Kingstown) joins the Political Roundtable to discuss an ethics complaint against House Speaker Gordon Fox; Hodgsons» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePolitical Roundtable: Kilmartin on Exeter, Gun Legislation + Free Speech at...
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the race for governor; the fate of gun-related legislation in the General» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHow Rhode Island Is Spending Its $500M Google Settlement
It’s been almost two years since five Rhode Island law enforcement agencies received a financial windfall from the Google settlement. Google was forced...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleGubernatorial Candidate Ken Block Files Complaint Against State Properties...
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Block has filed a complaint, accusing the state agency that manages state-owned properties with multiple...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleRepublican Lawmaker Dawson Hodgson Seeks Attorney General Position
State Senator Dawson Hodgson of North Kingstown Tuesday launched his Republican challenge to Democratic Attorney General Peter Kilmartin. Hodgson says...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePolitical Roundtable: Hodgson on the Fox Probe, His Run for AG, I-195...
Republican attorney general candidate Dawson Hodgson joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the ongoing probe involving former House speaker...» E-Mail This
View ArticleBonus Q+A: Hodgson on 38 Studios, Guns, the General Assembly & More
State Senator Dawson Hodgson (R-North Kingstown), the Republican candidate for attorney general joins Bonus Q&A to discuss unanswered questions...» E-Mail This
View ArticlePolitical Roundtable: Kilmartin on the Debate Over Repaying 38 Studios'...
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin joins Political Roundtable to discuss warnings to the state from credit-rating agencies over 38 Studios; the debating...» E-Mail This
View ArticleBonus Q+A: Kilmartin on 38 Studios, Guns, Deepwater & More
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin joins Bonus Q+A to talk about 38 Studios, Deepwater Wind, gun violence and gun control, and a host of other issues. » E-Mail This
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