Tag: Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio
Gaming officials question Bally’s commitment to sports betting in Mass.
PROVIDENCE – As competition heats up among states for a slice of the sports betting pie, the performance of one of Rhode Island’s central...
McKee’s proposed cabinet raises include 43% boost for health director
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Administration on Tuesday held a brief public hearing on proposed salary increases for a dozen members of Gov....
Sales tax cut discussion on hold
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee is still trying to provide tax relief to state business and residents even though he failed to reduce...
General Assembly opens 2024 legislative session
PROVIDENCE – State lawmakers convened on Smith Hill Tuesday to officially start the 2024 legislative session, in which House and Senate leaders delivered opening...
Senate leadership seeks statewide property tax relief
PROVIDENCE – Among the priorities for Senate leaders in the 2024 legislative session that begins on Jan. 2. is simplifying the property tax exemption...
State officials announce picks for cannabis advisory board
PROVIDENCE – State leaders charged with appointing the 11 voting members of the Cannabis Advisory Board, which will advise the recently created Cannabis Control...
Sen. Miller pleads no contest in car-keying case
PROVIDENCE – A state lawmaker on Tuesday pleaded no contest in Kent County District Court to two misdemeanor counts after being arraigned on vandalism...
McKee signs legislation strengthening lead enforcement
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday signed several bills into law, among them part of a legislative package of lead poisoning prevention...
Senate approves record $14B state budget
PROVIDENCE – It’s all over but the signing.
By a 32-4 vote, the R.I. Senate on Thursday approved a $14 billion fiscal 2024 budget, a...
House overwhelmingly approves $14B fiscal 2024 budget
PROVIDENCE – House lawmakers on Friday overwhelmingly approved a $14.1 billion fiscal 2024 state budget, prioritizing new housing development, the one-time use of remaining...
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