Tag: R.I. Senate
R.I. Life Science Hub to hold inaugural summit
PROVIDENCE – As the Ocean State looks to establish itself as a stronger force in the regional biotechnology sphere, the recently formed R.I. Life...
House OKs bill prohibiting auto insurers from charging higher rates to...
PROVIDENCE – The House of Representatives has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Arthur Handy, D-Cranston, to prohibit auto insurers from charging policyholders more solely...
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...
Senate leaders unveil bills to improve health care access, affordability
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Senate leaders unveiled a legislative package focused on improving health care access and affordability on Tuesday.
The 25-bill package known as the...
General Assembly leaders split on tax cuts, other policy issues at...
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on Thursday expressed concerns over the state's future finances during the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce's annual...
R.I. Senate confirms Steinberg as life sciences hub’s board chair
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Life Sciences Hub board officially has its leader in place.
The R.I. Senate on Thursday unanimously approved former Rhode Island...
Senate leadership seeks statewide property tax relief
PROVIDENCE – Among the priorities for Senate leaders in the 2024 legislative session that begins on Jan. 2. is simplifying the property tax exemption...
Justice Assistance names R.I. Sen. Bissaillon new CEO
CRANSTON – Justice Assistance has found its successor for its soon-to-be retiring founding CEO, and the organization’s new leader is a familiar face around...
Sen. Miller charged with malicious damage of property
CRANSTON – A prominent state lawmaker is facing charges for allegedly damaging a resident’s vehicle at the Garden City Center.
Sen. Joshua Miller, D-Cranston, was...
McKee signs record $14B state budget for FY 2024
PROVIDENCE – Flanked by state officials and a birthday cake gifted by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Friday signed...
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