Tag: Sen. Harold M. Metts
Voters will have second chance to remove “Plantations” from state name
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island voters will be next to decide on whether to remove "and Providence Plantations" from the state's official name after legislation...
R.I. Black Business Association: R.I. failing to comply with minority-contracting policy
PROVIDENCE – State policies for contracting with minority-owned businesses have come under scrutiny amid heightened attention on racial justice issues.
The Rhode Island Black Business...
R.I.’s name returns to spotlight
Dropping “Providence Plantations” from Rhode Island’s official documents and websites is a start, but activists and others say state leaders need to do much...