The House of Representatives has approved legislation submitted by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) that would allow terminally ill patients to obtain experimental drugs that have not yet been federally approved but which may be in the final stages of FDA testing. The measure now heads to the Senate for consideration.
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Eileen S. Naughton (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) received awards from two different organizations this month honoring her longtime advocacy protecting water and aiding the disabled in the House of Representatives.
The RI House of Representatives has passed legislation by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) requiring records of students’ academic progress and the development of strategies increasing graduates of state higher learning institutions.