RI's Twin River Casino begins table games
Las Vegas-style betting games like blackjack and craps are now underway at Rhode Island's Twin River Casino. Full story
RI building electric car charging stations
Rhode Island is building up to 50 electric vehicle charging stations for motorists around the state and also plans to purchase hybrid or electric-powered vehicles for the state fleet whenever possible, the governor announced Tuesday. Full story
Rhode Island on track to make payment on 38 Studios bonds
(Reuters) - Rhode Island remains on track to make a $2.5 million interest payment next year on bonds that were used to finance the facilities of 38 Studios, a now-bankrupt videogame company founded by former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling. Full story
Rhode Island budget debate heats up
Money for schools, business tax cuts and a proposal to default on debt relating to 38 Studios are all under consideration as Rhode Island lawmakers mull an $8.2 billion budget proposal. Full story
RI groups getting $2M in community service grants
Rhode Island's volunteer service center and eight local nonprofits are getting more than $2 million in federal AmeriCorps grants to support community service programs. Full story
RI Senate mulls paid time off for caregivers
Advocates for the elderly and children are urging Rhode Island lawmakers to approve paid time off for workers who have to care for a new child or ill loved one. Full story
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Rhode Island becomes 10th state state to legalize gay marriage
Melissa Harris-Perry talks to Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chaffee about the House vote in favor of gay marriage in his state Thursday.
Rhode Island to become 10th state allowing same-sex marriage
Gov. Lincoln Chafee, I-R.I., explains his decision to sign into law same-sex marriage equality in Rhode Island.
The human element in how our clothes are made
In his “Now We Know” segment, Steve Kornacki talks about the more than 340 people who died when a building housing garment factories collapsed in Bangladesh.
Boston strong: Rhode Island woman perseveres
Reverend Al Sharpton shares the story of Heather Abbott, who lost half of her left leg in the Boston bombing, and her powerful story of healing and hope.
Rhode Island works to restore power
NBC’s Ron Mott joins Lester Holt with an updates on the blizzard’s aftermath in Rhode Island.
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