Tag: House of Representatives
Senate allows McKee cabinet pay raises, marking split with House
Eleven members of Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s cabinet will see their salaries increase Sunday, after the R.I. Senate declined to stop the pay bumps...
R.I. Senate President Ruggerio dies at 76
PROVIDENCE – Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, D-North Providence, the most senior member of the Statehouse, died Monday morning at the age of 76,...
Business, labor leaders share concerns about Trump tariff policies with Magaziner
CRANSTON – President Donald Trump’s tariff policy is rattling more than international markets. It’s fueling economic uncertainty among Rhode Island’s business and labor leaders.
“It’s...
Report: Magaziner not moving to congressional district he represents
PROVIDENCE – Rep. Seth Magaziner says he won't be moving to the 2nd Congressional District he represents after all.
The Democratic congressman told WPRI-TV CBS...
Proposed bill could make R.I. 10th state with equity impact laws
Nine states have equity impact laws. Rhode Island could be 10th under this bill.
When lawmakers bring a bill to the chamber floor, one of...
Poll: R.I. voters almost evenly split on whether to hold a...
Voters appear split on a ballot question asking if the state should hold a constitutional convention, according to a new poll released just after...
House passes $13.9B fiscal 2025 budget
PROVIDENCE – House lawmakers on Friday voted 69-5 to approve a $13.9 billion state budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
The spending...
General treasurer urges caution on modest state pension adjustments
It didn’t take long for R.I. General Treasurer James Diossa to wave a cautionary flag on lawmakers’ proposed changes to the state pension system.
Less...
R.I. Senate passes shoreline access bill
After decades of debate, each chamber of the Rhode Island General Assembly has finally reached agreement on defining public shoreline access.
The only problem? The...
Statehouse to reopen June 1 with some COVID-19 precautions
PROVIDENCE – The Statehouse will reopen to the public and employees on June 1 but on a limited basis and with some safety measures,...
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