Tag: R.I. House of Representatives
‘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...
Senate passes legislation calling for legalization of marijuana
PROVIDENCE – The Senate passed legislation on Tuesday at Rhode Island College’s Sapinsley Hall by a 29-9 vote that would legalize, regulate and tax...
R.I. House passes bill to cap insulin copays
PROVIDENCE – Legislation proposing a limit on copayments for prescription insulin passed in the state’s House of Representatives last week.
The measure (2021-H 5196Aaa) would...
High school financial education bill advances in General Assembly
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island high schools are poised to offer financial literacy classes starting in the 2022-23 school year under legislation that has been...
GA backs unemployment benefit changes
PROVIDENCE - Changes to state unemployment benefits that let recipients earn more money while still getting benefits won approval in the House on Wednesday.
The...
Legislation calls for locally administered forgivable loan program to help new...
PROVIDENCE – If you started a small business after Feb. 15, 2020, you are out of luck when it comes to getting in on...
- Featured Event -
