Tag: R.I. Senate
Bill to make Real Jobs Rhode Island permanent clears Senate
PROVIDENCE – The state Senate on Tuesday passed a measure to make the Real Jobs Rhode Island program permanent. The measure now moves to...
R.I. Senate’s President’s Cup raises $40K for Hasbro Children’s Hospital
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Senate’s annual President’s Cup golf tournament raised $40,000 in support of the Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the hospital announced on Oct....
Goldin to join Biden administration, resigns from R.I. Senate
PROVIDENCE – Sen. Gayle L. Goldin, D-Providence, has resigned from the state Senate, effective immediately, to take a position in President Joe Biden's administration...
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...
Legislation to create state registry of short-term, third-party rentals moves forward
PROVIDENCE – Legislation that would establish a short-term rental registry across Rhode Island was approved this week by the R.I. Senate.
The bill, S0501A, is...
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...
Grady ensures home-bound seniors are fed and safe
PBN 2021 Business Women Awards
Health Care Services Woman to Watch: Meghan Grady, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island
As a lifelong Rhode Islander, Meghan...
R.I. Senate approves bill protecting against financial exploitation of seniors
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Senate has passed legislation aimed at preventing financial exploitation of seniors, according to a news release.
The bill, approved by a...
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...
Unemployment benefit changes advance in General Assembly
PROVIDENCE – Legislation aimed at getting people back to part-time work advanced in both chambers of the General Assembly on Tuesday.
The Senate bill, sponsored by...
