Tag: Rhode Island Senate
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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