Tag: Joseph Shekarchi
Audit faults RIPTA for lack of transparency in financial reporting practices
A new report finds Rhode Island’s bus network is out of compliance with the state’s transparency law for quasi-public agencies, including failing to publish online...
House rejects McKee’s proposed $82K in cabinet pay raises, Senate up...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday 68-0 to reject Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposed cabinet pay raises for 11 state...
Nursing home law remains in limbo amid uncertainty about fixes
A law enacted three years ago intended to ensure quality care at Rhode Island nursing homes has yet to be enforced, and no one...
House OKs bill to spur new housing construction across state
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday designed to make it easier to convert office buildings, schools, churches, shopping malls, mills and...
McKee proposes R.I. ban on assault weapons
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee joined other state leaders on Tuesday at the Statehouse in proposing a ban on assault-style weapons in Rhode...
General Assembly’s new session set to begin Jan. 3
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Improving Rhode Island's educational system is a top priority for the governor and state legislative leaders as the General Assembly's new...
Advocates for seniors: Wage boost needed for care workers as ‘age...
Rhode Island is facing an “age wave” that could overwhelm its long-term elder care system if wages are not increased to entice more workers...
R.I. legislative employees to work remotely following D.C. violence
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island legislative employees are working from home Thursday out of caution because of violence at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, when...
Key House panel approves $12.7B budget for fiscal 2021
PROVIDENCE – The House Committee on Finance on Wednesday approved a $12.7 billion state budget for fiscal 2021 that will carry Rhode Island through...
East Providence City Council rezones Newport Avenue site for mixed-use development
EAST PROVIDENCE – An 8-acre property with frontage on Newport Avenue but which backs up to a single-family neighborhood has been rezoned to allow...
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