State of Rhode Island

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.

The State Bond Commission approved a $10 million study on reviving tolls against a backdrop of revenue strain and regional dynamics.

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.

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.

Treasurer Seth Magaziner hopes to attract more investors to Rhode Island's bond program.

Despite municipals being a little sidetracked as Treasuries weakened, traders said there was a more constructive nature overall to the market on Tuesday.

Retail buyers were offered the chance to buy the New Jersey Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.’s subordinate tobacco settlement bonds.

The second-quarter kicked off Monday with a little more optimism among municipal market participants after "one of the worst quarters in a long, long time."