Tag: Rhode Island Senate
R.I. Senate confirms new Cannabis Control Commission chair
The independent state agency shaping the nascent cannabis industry is whole again, with a new chairperson confirmed by the Rhode Island Senate on its...
McKee unveils 6 picks for revamped CRMC. Critics are underwhelmed.
Three lawyers, two former state lawmakers and an entrepreneur whose business ventures include a word game app and organic salad dressings are Gov. Daniel...
Montalbano confirmed as R.I. Superior Court’s newest presiding judge
The man who once presided over the Rhode Island Senate will now oversee the operations of the state’s Superior Court network.
The Senate on April...
Health care, housing among priorities for General Assembly leaders in 2026...
PROVIDENCE – General Assembly leaders in both chambers said protecting the state's health care system will be the top priority in the 2026 legislative...
House rejects McKee’s proposed $82K in cabinet pay raises, Senate up...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday 68-0 to reject Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposed cabinet pay raises for 11 state...
Bill would require R.I. gun owners to lock firearms when not...
PROVIDENCE (AP) – The Rhode Island Senate approved a bill that would require all firearms, when not being used by the owner or another...
Special election required to fill vacancy left by beloved legislator
PROVIDENCE – Following the death of Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin, who died after a long battle with cancer on April 15, state officials...
Nomination of Matos as lt. gov. heads to Senate
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will soon have a new lieutenant governor, as Gov. Daniel J. McKee nominated Providence City Council President Sabina Matos at...
Senate approves plastic bag ban
PROVIDENCE – The state Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation banning plastic bags statewide.
The bill, sponsored by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, D-Providence, prohibits...
R.I. Senate leaders introduce economic development bills
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Senate leaders introduced a package of bills aimed at improving economic development, education, housing availability and workforce development Wednesday, including...
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