Tag: General Assembly
Prov. transit projects should be supported, not undercut
A number of residential and commercial interests have filed suit to stop work on one piece of a series of projects aimed at improving...
Lawmakers have returned to tackle a host of familiar issues
The General Assembly reopened Jan. 1 with a new configuration of legislators facing many of the same issues that have been circulating in the...
Balancing budget, smart investments should be job one
According to PBN’s cover story this week, House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello’s top budget priority is continuing the phaseout of the auto excise tax....
Newport’s history still intact
On the list of Rhode Island assets, surely the Newport Mansions belong near the top.For the third consecutive year, in 2018 the Preservation Society...
R.I. among 20 states to raise minimum wage Jan. 1
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will be joined by 19 other states in raising its minimum wage at the beginning of the year, according to...
Magaziner honored for efforts to expand Crime Victim Compensation Program
PROVIDENCE – Treasurer Seth Magaziner earned a “Civic Award” from Crossroads Rhode Island for his efforts to expand the Crime Victim Compensation Program, Magaziner’s...
Revival Brewing hosts coding lesson to raise brand awareness, bolster local...
Peanut butter and jelly. Spaghetti and meatballs. Craft beer and computer coding.In a mutual effort to increase brand awareness and grow respective company audiences,...
Diossa elected new president of Rhode Island League of Cities and...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns has elected Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa as its new president, the organization...
General Assembly to host web developer hiring event Sept. 27
PROVIDENCE – Training organization General Assembly welcomes local startups, developers and companies to its Sept. 27 event, “Meet & Hire Web Developers,” in which...
Revival Brewing to host free coding class
CRANSTON – General Assembly will offer Code in the Brewery, a free interactive computer coding class, at Revival Brewing Co. on Thursday from 6-8...
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