Tag: Legislation
R.I. becomes 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana
PROVIDENCE – With the stroke of Gov. Daniel J. McKee's pen on Wednesday, Rhode Island became the 19th state to legalize and regulate recreational...
What’s in a legislative bill’s name? Confusion usually
President Joe Biden caught flak a few weeks ago when he released his infrastructure plan and named it the American Jobs Plan.
Republicans said he...
Don’t jump to conclusions on telemedicine
As one of many business owners who pay more for health insurance than for any other expense besides payroll, I know firsthand that we...
Maine mulls legislation mandating cage-free eggs
Maine might join a growing number of states that require cage-free facilities for chickens that lay eggs for commercial consumption, but some industry advocates...
Battle looms over R.I. nursing home bill
State legislation that would hike pay rates for certified nursing assistants, would require nursing home caregivers to spend more time with each resident and...
The new health mantra for 2020: Think locally
Forget the federal government, no longer the champion of health. It’s more of an adversary. Healthwise, the motto for 2020 is: think locally.
Here are...
Let businesses tap virtual net metering
For years, Rhode Island’s business community has been raising alarms over rising electricity costs and their impact on our ability to hire more workers...
5Q: Aaron Regunberg
1 What is carbon pricing?
Carbon pricing is a market-based approach to climate action. Here’s how our legislation works: It places a fee on carbon...
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