Tag: Dawn Euer
R.I. is closing communication gap on tax scofflaws
For years, a long-standing communication gap between two key government agencies allowed many business owners and nonprofits to skip paying taxes but still maintain...
Rhode Island adopts 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act
PROVIDENCE – A newly signed state law will require Rhode Island energy officials to meet a set of benchmarks that prepares the state to...
Senate confirms Salisbury for permanent director for Department of Corrections
Wayne Salisbury Jr. will continue to direct the R.I. Department of Corrections, the Senate confirmed in a 32-4 vote Thursday afternoon.
Voting against Gov. Daniel...
Legislators pass bill to expand R.I.’s offshore wind procurement
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is expanding its commitment to renewable energy thanks to legislation passed by the General Assembly on Thursday, which requires the...
McKee signs Let RI Vote Act into law
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Wednesday signed the Let RI Vote Act into law that will expand voter access while ensuring the...
R.I. Senate unanimously approves offshore wind procurement bill
PROVIDENCE - When PPL Corp. took ownership of Rhode Island’s primary gas and electric operations, company leaders pledged to help advance the state’s ambitious...
Newport bans whole-home short-term rentals in residential zones
NEWPORT – Whole-home short-term rentals, which are commonly offered through services such as Airbnb and Vrbo, are no longer allowed in city residential zones.
The...
Will R.I.’s new short-term rental property registry be too burdensome?
Now that every short-term rental property in Rhode Island listed on online sites such as Airbnb and VRBO will be required to register with...
Legislation to create state registry of short-term, third-party rentals moves forward
PROVIDENCE – Legislation that would establish a short-term rental registry across Rhode Island was approved this week by the R.I. Senate.
The bill, S0501A, is...
Student Loan Bill of Rights provides new protections for R.I....
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo and other Rhode Island officials gathered Monday at the State House Library for a ceremonial signing of the...