Tag: R.I. Statehouse
Point In Time census results show R.I. housing crisis going from...
PROVIDENCE – The number of unsheltered Rhode Islanders nearly quadrupled over the last four years, according to the results of a recent census released...
House OKs bill to spur new housing construction across state
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday designed to make it easier to convert office buildings, schools, churches, shopping malls, mills and...
Five Questions With: Marvin L. Abney
Rep. Marvin L. Abney, D-Newport, has a crucial job at the Statehouse – he leads the committee that is charged with closely examining the...
R.I. Coat Exchange’s ‘Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange’ to be held...
PROVIDENCE – The Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange, run by the Rhode Island Coat Exchange, will take place Nov. 25 on the south lawn...
Watwood selected to paint Statehouse portrait of Raimondo
PROVIDENCE – Patricia Watwood, a Brooklyn, N.Y., resident and artist, has been selected by Gina M. Raimondo, former Rhode Island governor and current U.S....
Five Questions With: Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies
Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies | Executive director, Economic Progress Institute
1. How would you describe the Economic Progress Institute and its mission? At EPI, our mission is to advocate...
CNE psychiatrist to be honored for support of Colombian American culture
PROVIDENCE – A Care New England Health System psychiatrist is being honored for his work in supporting Colombian American culture.
Dr. Alvaro Olivares will receive...
Statehouse to reopen June 1 with some COVID-19 precautions
PROVIDENCE – The Statehouse will reopen to the public and employees on June 1 but on a limited basis and with some safety measures,...
Five Questions With: Joseph Solomon Jr.
Rep. Joseph Solomon Jr., D-Warwick, recently spoke to the Providence Business News about a bill he co-sponsored that will require General Assembly approval for...
Bill to protect R.I. Statehouse lawn moves forward
PROVIDENCE – A House committee on Tuesday recommended approval for a bill that will discourage development of the green area known as the Statehouse...
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