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February 4 : Students in tech competition
Rhode Island high school students are being encouraged to pursue careers in high tech fields, through a statewide science and technology competition. Details, with WPRO's Steve Klamkin.
February 4 : Chafee to ease talk radio ban
Governor Lincoln Chafee will be easing the ban he placed on state employees from appearing on talk radio that thrust him into the national headlines.
February 3 : Raimondo: SEC looks at RI bonds
Rhode Island's general treasurer says the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the state's bond offerings. Details, with WPRO's Carolyn Cronin.
February 3 : Providence audit shows $57m gap
A new audit shows that the city of Providence overspent its budget last year by more than $57 million. Reaction, with WPRO's Steve Klamkin.
February 2 : Court calenders canceled, GA closed
The Rhode Island Judiciary has canceled all court calendars and hearings in all state courts as the second part of a massive winter storm hits the state while the General Assembly is canceling business for a second day .
February 1 : General Assembly cancels due to storm
The Rhode Island General Assembly won't meet due to the storm, making the third cancellation this year because of the terrible weather.
February 1 : Chafee names four new Regents
Gov. Lincoln Chafee names four new members to the state Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education, along with some reappointments. More from the State House, and WPRO's Steve Klamkin.
January 31 : Raimondo launches review of dept
Rhode Island's new treasurer is launching a review of her department, including how it makes disclosures to bond investors. WPRO's Carolyn Cronin has more
January 31 : Gay marriage debate begins in RI
House lawmakers will take up a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Rhode Island.
January 28 : Attempts to change Halloween
A Rhode Island lawmaker has filed a bill that would make Halloween in the state the last Saturday of October - no matter what day the 31st falls on.
January 27 : Changes proposed for judge applications
Candidates for judges in Rhode Island would have to provide more detailed personal and financial information under changes being considered.
January 27 : Bill seeks joint gov., lt.gov nomination
A Rhode Island lawmaker wants the governor and lieutenant governor to be elected as a team...WPRO's Allison Gaito reports.
January 25 : Chafee asks for budget delay
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee will ask lawmakers to give him more time to file a budget proposal for the fiscal year starting July 1st.
January 24 : Chafee outlines ABC's at EDC
Governor Lincoln Chafee outlines strategies and initiatives in his first Economic Development Corporation meeting as chairman of the board...WPRO's Allison Gaito has more.
