Rhode Island’s new “hands-free” law goes into effect on June 1, prohibiting any driver’s use of hand-held wireless communication devices, imposing a $100 fine for each violation.
![{CREDIT: RI Dept. of Transportation] RI's new hands free law takes effect June 1.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Hands-free-law-200x150.jpg "RI’s Hands-Free Law Takes Effect June 1")
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![[CREDIT: Sen. Jack Reed's office] US Sen. Jack Reed speaks during a celebration of the finish of work to expand and improve TF Green Airport.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Reed-TF-Green-200x150.jpg "T.F. Green Celebrates Runway Expansion Project’s Completion")
T.F. Green Celebrates Runway Expansion Project’s Completion
WARWICK, RI — On Monday, Mayor Scott Avedisian joined Governor Gina Raimondo, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, other state and local officials to celebrate the […]
RI Passes $9.2 Billion Budget, Free CCRI Tuition, Car Tax Phaseout
Rhode Island’s $9.2 billion 2018 state budget passed in the state senate Thursday and was signed by Gov. Gina Raimondo, along with the $2.7 million Rhode Island Promise Scholarship program, […]
![[CREDIT:rilin.state.ri.us]
RI Sen. Michael McCaffrey](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/mccaffrey2.jpg "RI Senate Passes McCaffrey Bills Reforming Parole System")
RI Senate Passes McCaffrey Bills Reforming Parole System
STATE HOUSE — As part of its continuing efforts at justice reinvestment, the Rhode Island Senate today passed several bills introduced by Sen. Michael J. McCaffrey (D-Dist. 29, Warwick) that […]
![[CREDIT: US Rep. David Cicilline] US Rep. David Cicilline speaks to the crowd at the RI State House protesting Donald Trump's refugee ban on Sunday.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Cicilline-Statehouse-200x150.png "RI Officials Oppose Trump’s ‘Immoral,’ ‘Unconstitutional’ Refugee, Travel Ban")
RI Officials Oppose Trump’s ‘Immoral,’ ‘Unconstitutional’ Refugee, Travel Ban
RHODE ISLAND — Rhode Island officials have roundly condemned President Donald J. Trump’s Friday executive order suspending all refugees from entry to the country for 120 days, specifically barring Syrian […]
![[CREDIT: Gov. Gina Raimondo's office] Gov. Gina Raimondo at Monday's MLK breakfast at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Raimondo-MLK-breakfast-200x150.jpg "Raimondo’s $30 Million Free College Plan Starts With High School Class of 2017")
Raimondo’s $30 Million Free College Plan Starts With High School Class of 2017
CRANSTON, RI — Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced her proposal Monday to offer two years of free college to all Rhode Islanders during the Ministers Alliance of Rhode Island’s 34th […]
DHS Extends Providence, Woonsocket Office Hours to Compensate for UHIP Software Glitches
PROVIDENCE, RI –Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Melba Depeña-Affigne today announced additional extended office hours at DHS’ Providence and Woonsocket locations in an effort to reduce lobby wait times […]
Serpa Presses State Administrators on UHIP Fumble
“We’re not going away, so get ready,” said Rep. Patricia Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Coventry, Warwick), chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee, after four hours of grilling state officials […]
![[CREDIT: RIAC] Monday’s Ground Breaking for the runway extension project at TF Green.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Screen-Shot-2016-07-11-at-11.49.57-PM-200x150.png "TF Green Breaks Ground on Runway Expansion, Noise Mitigation")
TF Green Breaks Ground on Runway Expansion, Noise Mitigation
Mayor Scott Avedisian joined Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressmen Jim Langevine and David Cicilline, Governor Gina Raimondo, along with members from RIAC, Cardi Contruction and members of the […]
Gov. Raimondo Vetoes ‘Sexploitation’ Bill on Free Speech Grounds
Warwick, RI — Gov. Gina Raimondo has vetoed the General Assembly’s legislation intended to ban revenge porn and sextortion on free speech grounds, drawing praise from media and free speech organizations, […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOT] Gov. Gina Raimondo signs the RhodeWorks bill into law at about 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. 2016.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Raimondo-RhodeWorks-200x150.jpg "Senate Approves RhodeWorks Plan With Warwick Senators’ Support")
Senate Approves RhodeWorks Plan With Warwick Senators’ Support
The RI Senate voted 52-21 to approve the RhodeWorks truck tolling plan (S-2246) raising more than $300 million to repair state roads Thursday, with all three of Warwick’s senators voting […]
Raimondo Signs CARE Act Giving Family Caregivers Access to Info
Gov. Gina Raimondo signed the CARE Act into law Aug. 12, which will keep family caregivers informed about their loved ones’ medical treatment.
