Tag: Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns
RIPTA’s not the only public agency feeling effects of labor shortage
Like many companies in the private sector, some state agencies and municipalities are struggling to fill positions amid a severe labor shortage.
The R.I. Public...
Early opt-in on cannabis for some R.I. communities
Although Rhode Island became the 19th state to legalize recreational cannabis as of May, local voters in most municipalities will have the final say...
Five Questions With: Ernest Almonte
How does your financial background, including as the state’s auditor general, apply to your new role?
As the auditor general, I oversaw audits and...
R.I. poised to ban single-use plastic bags at retail checkout
PROVIDENCE - Kate Weymouth, a former Barrington Town Council member, has been waiting for years to see Rhode Island follow her community and finally...
Discussions about marijuana sales now move to local level
Rhode Island may have legalized recreational marijuana, but now the debate will begin among local municipal officials about where that marijuana will be sold.
While...
Ex-state Auditor General Almonte named next R.I. League of Cities and...
PROVIDENCE – Ernie Almonte, who previously served for more than 15 years as the state’s auditor general, has been tapped as the new executive...
Ready to spend: R.I. cities, towns have differing ideas about how...
The historic Conimicut Shoal Lighthouse at the mouth of the Providence River is far from being the shining beacon it once was, but Warwick...
Five Questions With: Brian M. Daniels
Brian M. Daniels | Director, R.I. Office of Management and Budget
1. How does your work with the Rhode Island League of Cities and...
R.I. League of Cities and Towns director departing to lead state...
PROVIDENCE – Brian M. Daniels, executive director of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, will leave his position to serve as director...
When will recreational cannabis be legalized?
While Rhode Island leaders say they want to legalize recreational marijuana and reap the revenue-generating benefits – particularly with neighboring states already taking those...
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