Tag: Scott Slater
Households struggle as utility rate relief legislation stalls
A $54 energy bill rebate might not seem like much. But for Erika Gonzalez, every little bit helps.
Especially this year, with record rate hikes...
Protestors urge state regulators to deny winter energy rate hikes
WARWICK – Utility shutoffs. Homelessness. Even death.
These were among the dire predictions that local residents, advocacy groups and lawmakers warned would result from increases...
Business community accepts R.I. cannabis act
After years of fighting against the legalization of recreational marijuana use, many Rhode Island business leaders say they’re now satisfied with parts of the...
R.I. House to consider Providence pension obligation bond plan
PROVIDENCE – A plan to borrow half a billion dollars to shore up the city’s beleaguered pension fund moved one step closer to reality,...
R.I. lawmakers approve recreational marijuana, sales to start Dec. 1
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is poised to become the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana, with state lawmakers in both chambers approving legislation Tuesday.
The...
Recreational marijuana bill on fast track to passage after key GA...
PROVIDENCE – Lawmakers are fast-tracking a proposal to legalize and sell recreational marijuana, with committees in both chambers of the R.I. General Assembly approving...
Recreational marijuana bill appears poised for passage with compromise reached
PROVIDENCE – Lawmakers appear to have ironed out their differences over how to regulate recreational marijuana, striking a compromise in amended legislation unveiled by...
Elorza launches voter education campaign ahead of pension bond ballot referendum
PROVIDENCE – City finances are not the most interesting - or understandable - topic.
But lawmakers are trying to get voters excited about the not-so-sexy...
Providence City Council backs pension obligation bond
PROVIDENCE – A pitch to borrow more than $500 million to funnel into the city’s pension system now rests with state lawmakers, after receiving...
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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