Rhode Island

Cannava argues that emails, witness statements, and other evidence cast doubt on the SEC's claims that he acted recklessly.

Fallout from a decision against Warwick, Rhode Island's two-tiered firefighter system raises red flags, says pension expert James Spiotto.

Banker Peter Cannava may be left to battle on alone, after the Securities and Exchange Commission and Wells Fargo told a federal court they have an agreement.

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo submitted a $9.9 billion fiscal 2020 plan to lawmakers, which anticipates $6.5 million from the legalization of recreational marijuana.

The bank has long funded wastewater, renewable energy and brownfield remediation projects.

Growth in "eds and meds" has bolstered the Rhode Island capital, the rating agency said in a comparison with New Jersey's capital.

Brock, the deputy director of the state's retirement system, will succeed Patrick Marr, who is moving to the private sector.

Moody's Investors Service raised the city three notches to Baa3.

Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo and Republican Cranston Mayor Allan Fung will duel in November's general election.

The Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island received the highest form of recognition from GFOA for its 2017 CAFR.

Improving public school facilities will be a priority of the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp. under new executive director Kimberly Mooers.

Minor-league baseball's Pawtucket Red Sox rejected a Rhode Island bonding framework for more generous subsidies in Worcester.

Northeast municipal bond issuance sank 11.7% in the first half of 2018 compared to a year earlier, reflecting a national trend driven by federal tax changes.

While the ruling wasn't a total victory for Wells Fargo or banker Peter Cannava, the court's decision grants them three more months of preparation in their fight against the SEC.

The fund returned 8.03% in FY18, ahead of its 7% annual target and ahead of its own benchmark, which returned 7.59%.

The American Trucking Associations and three co-plaintiffs argue in federal court that the state's truck-only tolls are unconstitutional.

Six straight treasurers want SEC chairman Jay Clayton to stay the course on the commission's forced arbitration policy.

The legislature OK'd a bonding framework for an $83 million baseball stadium in Pawtucket as the team weighs a move to Worcester, Massachusetts.

State lawmakers are in extra innings over a Pawtucket baseball stadium bond package as the team threatens a move.

The state Supreme Court's reaffirmation of a 2015 pension overhaul settlement is credit positive for Rhode Island, according to Moody's.