[CREDIT: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi.

Casino Smoking Ban Bill Supporters Rally at State House

By: Rob Borkowski on May 23, 2025 in Coventry, RI news, Business, News to You, State

STATE HOUSE — Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol rotunda May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, protecting […]

Shanley Bill Allows Tenants to Break Leases Over Secondhand Smoke

By: Rob Borkowski on February 17, 2017 in All Politics Are Local

STATE HOUSE — Rep. Evan P. Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick) has introduced a bill that would allow tenants of multi-unit buildings to break their lease if landlords don’t remedy secondhand smoke in their apartments.