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Gun bill step closer to becoming RI law
Rhode Island is one step closer to enacting a safe storage law. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Pam Lauria, cleared the Rhode Island Senate 28-7 on Tuesday, March 19. It now heads to the House, … more
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Unpacking Christian nationalism, more housing bills, and scrutiny for private equity in healthcare
Notice how most folks have a little more spring in their step with extra daylight? You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. STORY OF THE … more
If only there was a chance to laugh at the bridge
STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more
FROM THE AIR: These images from the vicinity Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) Central Landfill and Material Recycling Facility in Johnston were captured last year by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services. For more information on the Warwick-based company, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/newenglandaerialservices. (Photos by New England Aerial Services)
Landfill says pay first, read later
The Central Landfill wants the Johnston Sun Rise and Cranston Herald to pay $900, in advance, to search for documents that may (or may not) exist, detailing the past business relationship between … more
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House passes Biah’s bill that would tax certain nonprofit properties
The House of Representatives has passed legislation (2023-H 5782A) sponsored by Rep. Nathan W. Biah (D-Dist. 3, Providence) which would tax property owned by nonprofit institutions that is leased or … more
Assembly passes Alzate and Britto’s bill reducing driving privilege fees
The General Assembly passed Chairwoman Karen Alzate and Sen. Robert Britto’s legislation which reduces the fee for an original driver privilege card. Last session, the General Assembly … more
Senate approves bill enacting Obamacare consumer protections in state law
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chairman Joshua Miller to enact many of the consumer-protection elements of the federal Affordable Care … more
Craven’s wage theft bill heard in committee
Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Robert E. Craven, Sr.’s legislation (2023-H 5902) would increase penalties for wage theft and employee misclassification was heard by the House … more
Bill to implement disability language in state laws passed
The Senate today passed legislation (2023-S 0722A) sponsored by Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D-Dist. 16, Central Falls, Pawtucket) which would implement appropriate disability language within Rhode … more
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS: House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi is surrounded by news reporters following release of the 14 bill package aimed at stimulating more affordable housing last Thursday at the State House. (Cranston Herald photo)
Housing incentives & keeping local control
When House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi announced a 14-bill package of housing legislation Thursday he knew better than most in the crowded House Lounge where he was going to get the biggest pushback … more
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Universal free school lunch bill introduced at State House
Legislation to make school lunch free for all public school students in Rhode Island was introduced in the State House last week. Sponsored by Rep. Justine Caldwell (D-Dist. 30, East Greenwich, West … more
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ON THE TOPIC OF MEDICATIONS: Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi describes the personal experience of having his mother’s medications destroyed after her passing instead of them being redistributed to individuals who needed them. This will change due to the creation and implementation of a pharmaceutical redistribution program sponsored by Rep. Joseph McNamara and Senator Joshua Miller. (Herald photo)
Putting medicine to good use
It was a Wednesday in August when Rep. Joseph McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Cranston, Warwick) found himself talking about the state’s senior-focused legislation with a female constituent. The woman, … more
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Solomon, Anderson bill would regulate automatic license plate cameras
By ALEX MALM Like many people, state Rep. Joseph Solomon first learned about automatic license plate reader cameras when a camera was installed on the Warwick side of Pawtuxet Village over the … more
Bill would end practice of capping speech pathology in special education at 9 years old
The House Committee on Education heard testimony recently on legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) that would include speech pathology under the umbrella of special education. The bill (2022-H 7273) would more
Bill would offer tax deduction for health-related Guard assignments
Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) has introduced legislation that would offer deductions for taxpayers serving in the National Guard for health-related assignments. The bill (2022-H 7382) would provide for an income tax deduction more
McNamara bills address mental health challenges in education because of pandemic
 As schools begin to feel the mental health repercussions of COVID-19, Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced two bills that focus on the unique educational … more
A SNACK: Caroline D’Amico passes out food from Chaska to the media including Journal photographer Kris Craig.
Bills underscore coming together of lawmakers, hospitality industry
By ANNELISE DEMERS A little over a year and a half a go restaurants had to resort to take-out to stay afloat. The restaurant business became bleak when the pandemic hit and indoor dining came to a halt. Dale Venturini, president of the Rhode Island more
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BECOMING LAW: Gov. McKee signs a bill which will permanently require the state to analyze overdose deaths to help identify ways to reduce their prevalence. Among those looking on is one of the measure’s sponsors, Cranston Rep. Brandon Potter.
At the General Assembly
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place recently in the Rhode Island General Assembly: Overdose deaths report bill signed into law Legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin and Rep. Brandon C. Potter to more
Evergreen bills are back, so show us the facts
Almost as certain as the mid-May pollen numbers climbing, entering the home stretch of the legislative year in Rhode Island means yet another debate over a series of bills that could potentially alter the field of collective bargaining agreements in the more
Last week at the General Assembly
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly last week. For more information on any of these items, visit rilegislature.gov/pressrelease. House passes minimum wage bill The House approved legislation (2021-H 5130A) more
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