Tag: K. Joseph Shekarchi
A 2nd try at renewable energy law
After a failed attempt last year, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio is taking another crack at passing legislation that would require Rhode Island to...
ARPA funding, education and employer needs among priorities at legislative forum
PROVIDENCE – Universal preschool, meeting business and workforce needs, and how Rhode Island should respond to other pandemic and climate change challenges were highlighted...
Legislators slow to address tax incentive program deemed ineffective
An R.I. Office of Revenue Analysis report critical of a 28-year-old tax incentive program intended to create jobs hasn’t exactly inspired legislators to move...
Editor’s Choice: Gov. McKee to speak at EG Chamber expo
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Gov. McKee to speak at EG Chamber expo GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE will be the featured guest speaker at the East Greenwich Chamber...
R.I. announces $12M in ARPA funds for housing grants
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and state leaders announced Wednesday that the state is making $12 million available for grant opportunities to fund...
R.I.’s ban on happy hours questioned
After nearly three decades devoid of after-work drink specials, a push to legalize happy hour in Rhode Island is brewing again.
Rep. Karen Alzate, D-Pawtucket,...
Langevin: ACA passage was ‘a personal fight’
PROVIDENCE – Rep. James R. Langevin, D-R.I., understands the life-changing effects of health care firsthand.
The Democratic congressman who has represented the state’s 2nd District...
U.S. Rep. Langevin will not seek reelection
PROVIDENCE – Rep. James R. Langevin, D-R.I., who became the first quadriplegic to be elected to Congress more than two decades ago, announced Tuesday...
What to do with a windfall? $1B in ARPA money may...
After years of grappling with gaping budget deficits, state legislators are facing a problem in the 2022 General Assembly session unlike any they’ve seen...
Shekarchi honored for promoting organ donation
PROVIDENCE – R.I. House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has been recognized for his efforts to draw attention to organ donation.
Shekarchi received a certificate of...
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