Tag: R.I. House of Representatives
House approves housing legislation
PROVIDENCE – The House on Tuesday approved two housing-related pieces of legislation, part of a 14-bill package supported by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi.
The...
Legislation to cap copays for diabetes supplies, equipment passes Senate
PROVIDENCE – The Senate has approved legislation that would limit insured patients’ copays for supplies and equipment used to treat diabetes.
The bill, sponsored by...
R.I. House to consider Providence pension obligation bond plan
PROVIDENCE – A plan to borrow half a billion dollars to shore up the city’s beleaguered pension fund moved one step closer to reality,...
R.I. lawmakers approve recreational marijuana, sales to start Dec. 1
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is poised to become the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana, with state lawmakers in both chambers approving legislation Tuesday.
The...
Bill to place moratorium on for-profit hospital ownership transactions clears R.I....
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Senate Thursday approved legislation that would amend the Hospital Conversion Act to impose a one-year moratorium on hospital ownership transactions...
‘Stolen valor’ bill clears state Senate
PROVIDENCE – The state Senate on Wednesday passed a bill allowing prosecution of those who falsely represent themselves as a member of the military...
Bill to create program for medication redistribution passes R.I. House
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island residents who are not able to afford the prescription medication that they need may soon be able to fill their...
Five Questions With: Jacquelyn M. Baginski
Jacquelyn M. Baginski | R.I. state representative, D-Cranston
1. Even as a freshman legislator, you have been described as a “champion for business” by some...
GA passes $13.1B fiscal 2022 budget
PROVIDENCE – The Senate approved a $13.1 billion fiscal 2022 state budget late Thursday by a vote of 30-7 that leaves untouched $1.1 billion...
House passes $13.1B fiscal 2022 budget, includes amendment for PPP-taxed businesses
PROVIDENCE – After some spirited debate, the House on Thursday approved a $13.1 billion fiscal 2022 budget by a vote of 64-10 that was...
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