Tag: Statehouse
Independent Man back on top of Statehouse
PROVIDENCE – The Independent Man has returned to the top of the Statehouse.
The freshly renovated, 800-pound statue was placed back on its marble supports...
Independent Man to return atop the Statehouse in December
PROVIDENCE – The Independent Man will be back atop the Statehouse just in time for the holidays.
The freshly renovated, 800-pound statue will return to...
Providence announces pair of free parking programs
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Tuesday announced a pair of free parking programs to help residents have easier access to City Hall...
Diossa launches medical debt relief program
PROVIDENCE – R.I. General Treasurer James A. Diossa on Tuesday announced a partnership with a nonprofit charity to help ease the pain of medical...
Constitutional convention could cost state $4.6M
Holding a constitutional convention in 2026 could cost Rhode Island as much as $4.6 million, should voters approve the ballot measure in November.
The potential...
Eleventh-hour bottle bill reignites debate between environmental, business groups
Disagreement over a state bottle recycling program is as pervasive as the piles of recyclable bottles and cans littering Rhode Island streets, beaches and...
Citizens Bank commercial space in East Providence eyed for state offices
The R.I. Department of Administration is looking to acquire a 210,000-square foot building in East Providence from Citizens Bank for use as state offices.
Built...
Independent Man returning to Statehouse May 4 for public viewing
PROVIDENCE – Fresh off his makeover, the Independent Man is coming home.
The 800-pound statue that normally sits atop the Statehouse will return for its...
Advocates, lawmakers outline changes to strengthen, clarify R.I.’s open records law
Rhode Island’s public records law is having a moment.
After all, emails, text messages and a startling video showing bouncing anchor rods below Interstate 195...
Independent Man to be removed from Statehouse Tuesday
PROVIDENCE – The time has come for the Independent Man to return to earth.
Weather allowing, the 11-foot, spear-wielding statue that sits atop the Statehouse will...
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