Tag: Dominick J. Ruggerio
RIPR: Budget impasse could be coming to an end
PROVIDENCE - R.I. Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio now supports reconvening the Senate as soon as next week to vote on the R.I. House...
Unfinished General Assembly session leaves major business issues up in the...
The General Assembly’s abrupt ending to its legislative session left several bills in limbo, including most notably the $9.2 billion tax-and-spending plan for fiscal...
Does budget impasse mean it is time to recall legislative leaders?
Two weeks into the hostage-taking of Rhode Island by House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, and with no end...
Mattiello: Senate’s last-minute shenanigans hurt R.I.
There is nothing more important than integrity and keeping your word. It is unfortunate that Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and his leadership team...
Whose side are you on in the R.I. House-Senate impasse?
Throwing a wrench into the state’s fiscal status, the R.I. House and Senate ended their sessions without passing the same budget, with both House...
Legislative game of chicken is not in R.I.’s best interests
The question is not whether each of the chambers of the General Assembly should have closed up shop after being unable to pass the...
Ruggerio: Senate’s budget will protect taxpayers
As President of the Rhode Island State Senate, I have a responsibility to ensure we pass a balanced and sustainable budget for the state...
R.I. Senate and House stuck on the budget
PROVIDENCE – At 7:52 p.m. on Friday the R.I. Senate Twitter account tweeted, “TGIF.” A few hours later the Senate went on summer recess....
Are the PawSox worth investing in?
Should public money be used to help build a new $83 million ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox?
State leaders have been reluctant to weigh...
Pawtucket mayor makes case for $83M PawSox deal
PROVIDENCE – Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien on Wednesday delivered a letter to state lawmakers, pleading the case for legislative action to help the...
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