Tag: Rhode Island Constitution
R.I. shoreline rights in legal limbo of sorts
When Rhode Island passed a 2023 law strengthening shoreline access, some advocates felt a sense of relief as state and local authorities took a...
Historic succession process looms in R.I. with Ruggerio’s death
PROVIDENCE – The death of Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, D-North Providence, not only leaves a void in the 4th District he represented for...
Voter turnout climbs in R.I. for 2024 election
PROVIDENCE – Election Day has officially begun in Rhode Island.
More than 195,535 voters across the Ocean State have cast their ballots as of 3...
Same arguments. Different court: Shoreline access debate to play out in...
Rhode Island’s beaches are quiet, with only the hardiest braving the frigid temperatures for a walk along a desolate shoreline.
But inside the state court...
Ripple effect expected from legal challenge of shoreline law
It came as a surprise to few when, soon after shoreline access advocates celebrated the law’s passage in June, a group of coastal property...
R.I. Senate passes shoreline access bill
After decades of debate, each chamber of the Rhode Island General Assembly has finally reached agreement on defining public shoreline access.
The only problem? The...
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