State of Rhode Island

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.

General Treasurer Seth Magaziner touts his campaign for Rhode Islanders to buy state bonds ahead of a planned $153 million sale, plus other initiatives from his office. Paul Burton hosts.

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.

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

A novel approach is necessary, former Housing and Urban Development secretary Heny Cisneros said at the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank's summit in Providence.

More than 1,000 Rhode Island jobs are riding on a proposed 20-year, $1 billion gambling contract extension, the governor said.

Gov. Gina Raimondo’s planned 20-year, $1 billion extension of a gambling technology contract with IGT sets off the state's latest bare-knuckle political fracas.

Including other post-employment benefit liabilities more accurately reflects debt levels, said state Treasurer Seth Magaziner.

Lawmakers' $9.97 billion spending plan includes $200 million in Garvee bonds for I-95 in Providence but not Gov. Gina Raimondo's call to legalize cannabis.

The Garvee bonds would fund the reconstruction of the stretch through downtown Providence.

Thirty-five local plans carry a combined unfunded liability of roughly $2.5 billion, a slight increase from last year, a state report says.

The day after tax day did not diminish demand for munis as customer inquiry, especially on the short end, was strong.

Volume for the week is estimated at $3.6 billion with a few notable deals slated for sale.

Seth Magaziner's strategies mingle school construction borrowing and debt-management sessions with victims compensation, college savings and a small-business program.

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.

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

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.