Tag: veto
McKee vetoes two bills aimed at reducing DMV fees
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Wednesday issued his only vetoes of the closing legislative session, opposing a pair of bills that would...
New Senate leadership taking own path on McKee raises
The General Assembly's handling of Gov. Daniel J. McKee's proposal for significant raises for nearly a dozen of his cabinet members has highlighted a...
Providence mayor vetoes ordinance tightening ‘8% law’ tax breaks
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on April 26 vetoed the recent ordinance approved by the City Council that tightened the rules governing its...
Will Elorza veto cost city in GA?
The dramatic city review of the Hope Point Tower development – capped Nov. 30 with a last-minute veto by Mayor Jorge O. Elorza –...
Raimondo vetoes 3 bills, describing two as well-intentioned but flawed, one...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo vetoed three bills approved by the General Assembly on Thursday, describing two as well-intentioned but potentially damaging, and...
Gov. erred in signing this version of revenge porn legislation
On June 4, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo signed into law an act passed by the General Assembly related to “revenge porn,” reversing a decision...
Elorza vetoes single-use plastic bag ban for now, requests more community...
PROVIDENCE – Saying that it would inordinately affect low-income families, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on Monday vetoed a city ordinance amendment that would...
