[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI State House. STATE HOUSE — Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey (D-Dist. 29, Warwick)’s bill (2019-S 0202) would end use of plastic straws in restaurants. […]
RI Trooper Log: DUI, Warrants for Vandalism, Domestic Strangulation RI Trooper Log: DUI, Warrants for Vandalism, Domestic Strangulation
Ferrucci: Warwick Schools May Face $12M Deficit Next Year Ferrucci: Warwick Schools May Face $12M Deficit Next Year
Sandy Lane Detour Starts Monday for Pre-emptive Sewer Repair Sandy Lane Detour Starts Monday for Pre-emptive Sewer Repair
Rep. Shanley Bill Would Require Local Enrollment for Career/Tech Students Rep. Shanley Bill Would Require Local Enrollment for Career/Tech Students
Tag Archives | General Assembly
![[CREDIT: Evan Shanley] Warwick resident Evan Shanley is running to represent Dist. 24 in the General Assembly.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Shanley-200x150.jpg "Rep. Shanley Bill Would Create Inspector General Office")
Rep. Shanley Bill Would Create Inspector General Office
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Evan P. Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick) has introduced legislation that would create the office of inspector general to supervise and conduct audits, criminal, civil and administrative investigations, […]
Bennett Named House Committee on Environment, Natural Resources Chair
Editor’s note: The following report was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE – House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello has appointed Rep. David A. Bennett (D-Dist. […]
Electronic Tobacco Products Added to RI Workplace Ban
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE – The use of electronic tobacco delivery products and vaping are now included in […]
Budget Bill Continues Car Tax Phase Out
House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello’s plan to phase out the automobile excise tax moves into its second year in the 2019 state budget passed by the House today.
![[CREDIT: AG Kilmartin's office] Warwick Mayor Joe Solomon pledged the City’s support for extending the Mortgage Foreclosure Act. The Warwick City Council was the first in the state to pass a resolution to support Attorney General Kilmartin’s legislation.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/solomon-1-200x150.jpg "Kilmartin, RI Housing, Solomon Urge General Assembly to Renew Foreclosure Mediation Act")
Kilmartin, RI Housing, Solomon Urge General Assembly to Renew Foreclosure Mediation Act
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin, Senator Harold Metts, Representative Mary Messier, RIHousing officiala and municipal leaders including Acting Mayor Joseph Solomon met at at the Community Room at 500 Broad Street in Providence […]
House panel hears Rep. McNamara’s Neil Fachon Terminally Ill Patients’ Right to Try Act
Editor’s note: The following report was provided by the Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — The House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare heard testimony on legislation submitted by […]
Serpa Bill Prohibiting Failing to Provide Animals Water, Shelter, Care Passes House
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives today passed legislation introduced by Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist. […]
Bill Would Raise Minimum Wage for Caregivers of People with Developmental Disabilities
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Rep. Evan Patrick Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick) and Sen. Adam J. Satchell (D-Dist. 9, […]
Senate OKs Prata Bill That Would Establish Committee Review of Outdated Laws
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE – The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation (2018-S 2302) sponsored by Sen. Erin […]
Serpa lauds DCYF ending ties with Blackstone Valley Youth and Family Collaborative
Rep. Patricia Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Coventry, Warwick), chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight, said she was relieved that the Department of Children, Youth and Families decided to […]
McNamara bill would set Warwick’s Airport Compensation at $1.4M
Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation that would that would increase the amount of money that the City of Warwick receives from the Rhode Island […]
