Tag: R.I. General Assembly
HARI expresses support for health care legislation
PROVIDENCE – The Hospital Association of Rhode Island recently announced its support for legislation that has been introduced into the General Assembly.
“Rhode Island’s health...
R.I. House approves student privacy bill
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. House of Representatives has approved legislation to regulate when public schools, school districts or third parties can activate or access...
Wiley Center backs new legislation to cap energy bills for low-income...
PROVIDENCE – The George Wiley Center, a statewide energy justice and anti-poverty nonprofit organization, is backing proposed legislation that would cap energy bills for...
A TIGHT SQUEEZE: R.I. credit unions trying to shake off drastic...
It’s times like these that Kathleen C. Orovitz is probably glad she runs a credit union instead of a bank.
She’s the CEO and president...
In R.I.’s payday lending wilderness, a strong voice for reform
Minutes into his work day on a June Monday, Mike Healey saw a post by his social media-savvy boss in support of payday lending...
R.I. Superior Court judge sides with property owners in shoreline access...
The R.I. General Assembly overstepped its bounds in drawing a line in the sand on shoreline access, a Washington County Superior Court judge ruled.
The...
‘We need help right now’: AS220 seeking $100K by June 30...
PROVIDENCE – The financial picture that is being painted at AS220 is not a pretty one.
And the nonprofit that supports local youth artists on...
State leaders, educators call for more civics education funding
PROVIDENCE – A pair of state lawmakers have filed proposed legislation that, if passed, would provide $1 million in statewide funding for civics education...
Lawmakers propose legislation to protect image likeness rights for college athletes
PROVIDENCE – A pair of state lawmakers introduced legislation in the R.I. General Assembly that would allow collegiate athletes to personally profit from the...
Independent state audit says R.I. has strong financial result in fiscal...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Office of the Auditor General has completed its audit of the state government's financial state for fiscal 2023 and says...
- Featured Event -
