Tag: Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns
R.I. cities, towns oppose Raimondo’s marijuana proposal
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns says it opposes Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s proposal to legalize recreational marijuana because it...
Does arbitration favor firefighters?
A study released in December found Rhode Island’s spending for fire protection remains the highest of any state in the nation.
It’s been that way...
R.I. League of Cities and Towns announces priorities for 2019 legislative...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns announced state legislative priorities for 2019 that include debating open-ended contracts and binding arbitration...
Municipalities saving with LED streetlights
A mid-December status report from the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns shows nearly half of the state’s communities have purchased their streetlights...
Two firms enter Rhode Island’s municipal energy market
PROVIDENCE – An energy company and a nonprofit consortium have reached an agreement to supply many of Rhode Island’s public schools and other municipal...
Diossa elected new president of Rhode Island League of Cities and...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns has elected Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa as its new president, the organization...
3 manufacturers round out Innovation Voucher recipients at 50
PROVIDENCE – Three late Monday additions to the roster of Innovation Voucher recipients, all within the manufacturing industry, have brought the total to 50, representing...