Warwick RIAC Seat Bill Dies in Senate
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story reported the bill to restore a $500,000 payment to Warwick for airport services from RIAC, ended by the FAA, died in the senate. […]
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![[CREDIT: RIAC] The RI House has passed legislation establishing a Warwick RIAC seat on the airport corporation's board of directors. The bill heads to the Senate, where a companion bill has been introduced.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Warwick-RIAC-seat-TF-Green-Airport-300x225.jpg)
House Passes McNamara Bill Adding Warwick RIAC Seat
STATE HOUSE — Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) for a Warwick RIAC seat, granting representation on the Rhode […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Solomon's bills increase catalytic converter theft penalties & create an interstate compact.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RI-State-House-190-300x225.jpg)
House Approves Re-Establishing Nowell Academy
STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives approved Rep. Joseph M. McNamara’s bill re-establishing the Sheila C. “Skip” Nowell Academy, focusing on the diverse needs of pregnant and parenting teens, […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/RI-State-House-300x225.jpg)
McNamara Bill Would Require Reproductive Tissue Storage Protocols
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) new bill would require reproductive tissue storage protocols for the state’s medical facilities. The Reproductive Tissue Safety and Storage […]
McNamara Bills Aim to Curb School Absenteeism
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara, chairman of the House Education Committee, is focusing […]
![[CREDIT: BASF] A map of Pawtuxet River sediment testing that will determine additional presence of olychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in sediments along the banks.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Pawtuxet-Testing-Plan-300x225.jpg)
BASF Plans Testing of Pawtuxet River Sediment
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — There are PCBs and VOCs in Pawtuxet River sediment thanks to the […]
![[CREDIT: RI Legislative Press and Information Bureau] Legislative leaders join Gov. Dan McKee for a ceremonial signing of legislation creating the Hope Scholarship Wednesday at Rhode Island College.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hope-Scholarship-Signing-Oct.-12-140x140.jpg)
McNamara, Shekarchi, McKee Sign Hope Scholarship Bill
STATE HOUSE — House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick), Senate Majority Leader Ryan W. Pearson (D-Dist. 19, Cumberland, Lincoln) and Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) […]
![[CREDIT: LPPIB] College Unbound President Dennis Littky presented Rep. Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) with the "Doc's Walk the Talk" Award for his work as a member of the organization’s founding Board of Directors.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/McNamara-College-Unbound-Docs-Walk-the-Talk-Award-140x140.jpg)
College Unbound Gives McNamara ‘Doc’s Walk the Talk’ Award
STATE HOUSE — College Unbound presented Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) with its Doc’s Walk the Talk Award June 8 for his work as one of the […]
RI School Psychological Services Now Covered By Medicaid
STATE HOUSE — School psychological services provided by social workers and certified psychologists will be covered by Medicaid thanks to a law passed in the House and Senate June 15. […]
Hope Scholarship Pilot Heads to Governor’s Desk
STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly has passed the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Pilot Program Act introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) and Senate Majority Leader […]
House OKs McNamara’s National Infertility Awareness Week Bill
STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives has passed a resolution (2023-H 6317) introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) commemorating this week as National Infertility Awareness […]
Dental Premium Bill Sets 85% Care Minimum
Editor’s Note: The following report was provided by the the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara’s (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) new dental premium […]
![[CREDIT: City of Warwick] At top, the current proposal for a contractor storage facility at 175 Post Road. Below, Planner Tom Kravitz's proposal to increase conservation space in the plan.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Construction-Storage-Proposal-175-Post-Road-1-140x140.png)
Contractor Storage at 175 Post Road Returns Feb. 8
WARWICK, RI — City Planner Tom Kravitz figured he’d found a reasonable compromise between owners proposing a 65,000 sq. ft. contractor storage facility at 175 Post Road and members of […]
McNamara Proposes River Protection Bills
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) announced a package of River […]
McNamara Seeks School Mental Health Medicaid Support
STATE HOUSE — Rhode Island youth’s mental health has worsened during the pandemic, and Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) proposes Medicaid reimbursement for school mental health – […]
McNamara Seeks Pawtuxet River Flooding Plans
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the RI Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has asked the Department […]
COVID-Related Alternative Learning Plans Bill Passes Assembly
STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today approved legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) and Sen. Sandra Cano (D-Dist. 8, Pawtucket) that accounts for COVID-related […]
House OKs Bill Increasing Public School Van Capacity
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. The RI House has passed a bill prohibiting development on State House grounds and open […]
Teacher Dismissal Disclosure Passes House
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE —The House of Representatives has passed a teacher dismissal disclosure bill requiring private and […]
House OKs Bill Extending Speech Pathology After 9 Years Old
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE —The House of Representatives today passed legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara […]
Bill Would Place Speech Pathology Under Special Education
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE —The House Committee on Education heard testimony Wednesday on legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. […]
McNamara Bill: Redistribute Donated Meds
Editor’s Note: The following report was provided by the RI Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation that […]
McNamara Bill May Extend School Build Deadlines
Editor’s Note: The Following information was provided by the RI Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — While cities and towns across the state are still reeling from the COVID-19 […]
McNamara Bill Renaming Airport Clears RI Senate
STATE HOUSE — Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey’s (D-Dist. 29, Warwick) legislation (2021-S 0519) renaming the state airport “Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport” has passed the Senate and waits […]
RI House OKs School Personal Finance Standards
STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) Tuesday that calls for statewide school standards in personal finance. The […]
House OKs Bill Fining Drivers Negligent Near Walkers, Riders
STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) fining drivers who endanger pedestrians and cyclists on roads. The […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI State House. RIDOH warns COVID-19 masks are a must as spread is likely outside the home. Gov. Raimondo also announced RI will be expanding COVID-19 Tests.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RI-State-House-COVID-19-small-business-aid-140x140.jpg)
McNamara Bill Would Require COVID Learning Recovery Plans
Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced a bill requiring schools to adopt COVID learning recovery plans.
Shekarchi Appoints McNamara Education Committee Chairman
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the RI Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) has […]
McNamara Proposes Statewide EV Charging Infrastructure
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the RI Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation […]
McNamara Proposes Rare Disease Reinsurance
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) proposed bill, 2020-H 8078, would subsidize rare disease treatments through an insurer-contribution fueled reinsurance program. If passed, the bill […]
McNamara Asks DEM: Let Shellfishers Sell Direct
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) is calling upon the Department of Environmental Management to let the state’s shellfishers sell direct to consumers, in hopes […]
![[CREDIT: NIAID RML] This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S. Virus particles are shown emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. The spikes on the outer edge of the virus particles give coronaviruses their name.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CORVID-19-140x140.jpg)
COVID-19: RI Education Department Orders Remote Learning Plans
PROVIDENCE — RI Commissioner of Education Angélica M. Infante-Green has ordered RI school districts to develop remote-learning instruction plans, due March 19. Infante-Green instructed school districts to submit the plans […]
Gallo Field Trip Funding Bill Passes Senate
STATE HOUSE — Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D-Dist. 27, Cranston, West Warwick)’s legislation allowing school committees to budget field trips has passed the RI Senate. The legislation would guarantee that all […]
Rep. McNamara Bill Would Create Drug Affordability Board
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation that would create a prescription drug affordability board to protect Rhode Islanders from the high costs […]
McNamara Bill Would Ease Field Trip Fundraising
PROVIDENCE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara’s (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) bill would make it easier for school districts to raise money for field trips and dances, which may help restore […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Rep. Joseph McNamara, (D-Dist 19) explains improvements in safety and accessibility at the Salter Grove causeway.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Salters-Grove-McNamara-video-140x140.png)
McNamara: Salter Grove Causeway Safer, More Accessible
WARWICK, RI — The Friends of Salter Grove (FoSG) and Rep. Joseph McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick) celebrated a new playground at Saltes Grove Park and a rebuilt causeway nearby, eliminating […]
General Assembly Approves Utility Fair Share Roadway Repair Act
STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly has passed the Rhode Island Utility Fair Share Roadway Repair Act, which requires utility companies’ repairs to roads they perform underground work on to […]
McNamara: Solar Energy Homeowners’ Bill of Rights Would Protect Consumers
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation intended to insure that solar industry professionals are governed by fair business practices. The act, (2019-H […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A slide from Dr. Michael Byrnes' presentation showing particle readings for sites near the airport compared to EPA standards.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Pilgrim-Air-Quality-Meeting-2-140x140.jpg)
RIDOH: Airport Fine Particle Pollution Below EPA Standard
WARWICK, RI — Ultra-fine particle (smaller than 0.1 microns) pollution from T.F. Green Airport is only slightly higher than that found in more urban cities, according to the RI Department […]
McNamara Bill would create text 911 service
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation that would allow Rhode Islanders to text emergencies to 9-1-1. The bill (2019-H 5045) would direct the […]
