Rhode Island

An obscure board authorized in 1973 and categorized as "military affairs and defense" approved Gov. Gina Raimondo's request despite questions about constitutionality.

The Disaster Emergency Funding Board, authorized in 1973, will consider Gov. Gina Raimondo's request for up to $300 million short term borrowing.

Rhode Island's governor is asking lawmakers to forward $269 million worth of initiatives to voters.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is pushing for tolls on large trucks despite a federal judge's ruling that a lawsuit against Rhode Island’s system can proceed.

Bonds backed by a tax increment financing program are central to a $400 million economic development plan.

The Providence-based bank originated in 2013 as an outgrowth of its predecessor agency, the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency.

General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced measures to encourage Rhode Island residents to buy state bonds.

In Massachusetts, cannabis regulation fuels a corruption investigation; in Rhode Island, it pits the executive branch against the legislature.

Improving the capital city's system could generate tax-base growth and economic activity, according to Moody's Investors Service.

New approaches to an often a vexing chore for muni issuers could break new ground in confronting climate change.