May 22, 2012 Sen. Sheehan calls for more oversight for EDC   May 9, 2012 Senate OKs bill setting safety guidelines for children's jewelry   May 1, 2012 Senate OKs Sheehan bill regulating EDC projects   April 10, 2012 Committee reviews progress of state's workforce development efforts   April 9, 2012 Sen. Sheehan pushes for Wickford Art District   March 26, 2012 Sheehan bill would regulate bank overdraft fees   March 20, 2012 Bill sets safety guidelines for children's jewelry   March 12, 2012 Sen. Sheehan re-introduces bill to require EDC projects to conform to State Guild Plan   March 9, 2012 Bill seeks higher payment to towns from beach fees   March 5, 2012 Sen. Sheehan introduces Jobs Match Program legislation   February 29, 2012 Sen. Sheehan calls meals tax hike unpalatable   February 17, 2012 Package of bills introduced to implement recommendations of Port Study panel   January 5, 2012 Sen. Sheehan opposed to Quonset casino   December 16, 2011 Mettatuxet Improvement Association receives legislative grant   December 8, 2011 Sen. Sheehan secures grant for Decubellis Foundation   October 26, 2011 Sheehan presses U.S. Attorney for opinion on in-state tuition   October 17, 2011 Sen. Sheehan questions legality of in-state tuition decision   Sept. 23, 2011 Sen. Sheehan again declines annual legislator pay hike   Sept. 13, 2011 Bills aimed at boosting fishing industry signed into law   September 9, 2011 Appointments made to Joint Economic Development Committee   September 6, 2011 Sheehan backs plan to probe utility storm response   August 31, 2011 Sheehan plans bill to raise car tax exemption to $3,500   June 30, 2011 Governor signs bill to help protect historic cemeteries   June 28, 2011 Bill clarifies licensing rules for crews on commercial fishing vessels   June 15, 2011 Senate OKs Jobs Match Program legislation   June 15, 2011 Bill clarifies licensing for commercial fishing   June 3, 2011 Senate OKs hospital efficiency bills   May 17, 2011 Media Advisory: Senate Labor Committee to hear jobs match bill   May 11, 2011 Senate OKs bills increasing control in state contracts   May 10, 2011 Governor, QDC, legislators discuss economic opportunities at Quonset   April 27, 2011 Sheehan opposes proposed beach parking fee hikes   April 18, 2011 Sheehan opposes Chafee tax plan   April 4, 2011 Sheehan bill would require merit selection for magistrates   March 22, 2011 Sheehan: No reactor problems in Rhode Island   March 21, 2011 Sheehan bills would regulate credit card interest rates, bank overdraft fees   March 14, 2011 Sheehan: Gist opinion on Providence firings misleading   March 3, 2011 Sheehan named to port study commission   March 2, 2011 Sheehan seeks answers from Gist on teacher firings   February 18, 2011 Port facilities commission continues study   February 1, 2011 Sheehan opposes jitney service between URI and bars   January 10, 2011 Sen. Sheehan named Deputy Majority Leader   January 5, 2011 Sheehan questions Gist decision on uncertified teachers   September 28, 2010 National business group honors Sen. Sheehan   September 22, 2010 Narragansett youth team receives grant   September 15, 2010 Narragansett Seniors Association receives grant   September 9, 2010 Saratoga Foundation receives $1,500 grant   August 10, 2010 Sheehan questions fed agency decision on Narrow River   July 8, 2010 Sheehan declines annual legislator pay hike   June 28, 2010 Loophole closed in law dealing with alcoholand minors   June 28, 2010 Law sets regulations for discount medical plans   June 15, 2010 Assembly OKs bill closing loophole in alcohol law   June 9, 2010 Assembly passes bill regulating discount medical plans   June 8, 2010 Senate OKs bill for homestead exemption in Narragansett   May 27, 2010 Senate OKs bill closing loophole in alcohol law   May 26, 2010 Senate OKs bill requiring EDC projects to conform to State Guide Plan    May 25, 2010 Senate OKs bills increasing transparency in state contracts     March 19, 2010 Sheehan asks Senate backing on resolution criticizing Supreme Court ruling on corporate campaign spending   March 11, 2010 Sheehan calls for Chrysler to re-open dealership   March 2, 2010 Sheehan urges sidewalk repair in Narragansett   September 14, 2009 Sheehan announces plan for Point Judith Road turn lane   May 20, 2009 Senate OKs bill requiring EDC projects to conform to State Guide Plan   May 20, 2009 Senate approves bills tightening state contract laws   April 22, 2009 Sheehan: Justice not being served by governor dragging feet on appointments to bench   March 30, 2009 Sheehan urges DOT repair of Ocean Road   February  12, 2009 Sheehan bill requires Auditor General performance audits of all post-Sepration of Powers state agencies   February 3, 2009 Sheehan critical of Chamber stand on 'Buy American'   January 14, 2009 Sen. Sheehan to serve on three Senate committees   October 16, 2008 Senators Sheehan, Lenihan unveil Credit Cardholder Protection Act   October 7, 2008 Senator Sheehan questions RIPTA cuts to South County   September 23, 2008 Sheehan urges caution by Congress on taxpayer bailout of Wall Street   September 3, 2008 Appointments made to Senate study commission formed to review project approval process for QDC   August 19, 2008 Sheehan gets high marks from Common Cause   July 18, 2008 Legislation amending law mandating fishing pier near old Jamestown Bridge in NK signed by governor   July 14, 2008 Eminent domain legislation signed into law, limits use of power for purely economic development purposes   June 30, 2008 Senate study commission formed to review project approval process for QDC   June 26, 2008 Assembly OKs earlier polling times in North Kingstown   June 21, 2008 Assembly passes eminent domain legislation   June 20, 2008 Assembly OKs bills clarifying appointments, re-appointments to Judicial Nominating Commission   June 17, 2008 Senate passes Sheehan eminent domain legislation; limiting use of power for purely economic development purposes   June 5, 2008 Senate OKs bill clarifying Judicial Nominating Commission provisions regarding appointments, re-appointments   May 7, 2008 Sheehan bill allows demolition of old bridge   May 6, 2008 Senate OKs Sheehan bill to expend health insurance market; directs OHIC to review potential regionalization with other New England states   April 10, 2008 Government Oversight Committee presents legislative package of reforms stemming from investigation into state purchasing practices   March 4, 2008 Sheehan Resolution strongly opposed to Governor ceding power to Guard general   January 8, 2008 Langevin to visit Sen. Sheehan's Toll Gate High class   December 10, 2007 DOT OKs crosswalk for Succotash Road   June 7, 2007 Senate Resolution proclaims September as Leukemia Awareness Month in RI   June 5, 2007 Sheehan bill amends Judicial Nominating Commission provisions regarding appointments, re-appointments   May 8, 2007 Senate passes bill to require EDC/QDC projects to conform to state Guide Plan   March 26, 2007 Sheehan asks AG for opinion on nominations   March 19, 2007 Sen. Sheehan calls on governor to withdraw appointments to Judicial Nominating Commission   February 19, 2007 Sen. Sheehan bill would cap credit card interest rate   February 12, 2007 Bill raises property tax exemption for NK seniors   February 5, 2007 Bill to limit eminent domain power back before Senate   January 29, 2007 Senate bill would require QDC's Gateway Project to conform to State Guide Plan   January 11, 2007 Bill would force Gateway Project to conform to NK zoning laws, comprehensive plan   October 30, 2006 Sheehan, Lenihan oppose "big box" stores at Quonset   October 16, 2006 South County Museum receives grant   October 16, 2006 North Kingstown groups receive legislative grants   October 10, 2006 Senators Sheehan, Lenihan criticize Harrah's on casino ballot question   September 25, 2006 Grant to help expand counseling program   September 25, 2006 Sen. Sheehan presents grant to Galilee Mission   September 18 , 2006 Sen. Sheehan to discuss proposed casino amendment as part of Constitution Day in RI schools   September 11, 2006 Sen. Sheehan urges start of Hussey Bridge work   September 11, 2006 Narragansett youth team receives grant   August 21, 2006 Sheehan urges DMV to fix temporary license problem   August 8, 2006 Sheehan to re-introduce bill to allow voters to petition nonbinding referenda onto ballot   July 21, 2006 Sen. Sheehan offers help to North Kingstown to address resident concerns over road shutdown   July 20, 2006 Sheehan bill adding protection for open space, recreation land enacted into law   July 12, 2006 Tax sale bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Sheehan, signed into law   June 7, 2006 Senate passes Sheehan eminent domain legislation   June 6, 2006 Senator Sheehan suggests governor seek advisory opinion on non-binding referendum bill   May 26, 2006 HEARING NOTICE:Bill to restrict use of eminent domain power before Senate Judiciary   May 25, 2006 Senate OKs bill for municipal court in North Kingstown   May 11, 2006 Sheehan bill passes Senate, adds protection for open space   May 10, 2006 Senate OKs Sheehan bill for arts tax exemption in NK   April 28, 2006 Senate praises outgoing EDC director McMahon   April 3, 2006 Sheehan bill requires Auditor General performance audits of all post-Separation of Powers state agencies   March 6, 2006 Sheehan bill allows combining voting districts   February 22 , 2006 Sen. Sheehan urges caution on mega-utility deal   February 20 , 2006 Sheehan bills provide extra "special ed" funds   February 13 , 2006 Sheehan bill adds protections for open space   January 27, 2006 Sen. Sheehan presents grant to NK Seniors   January 24, 2006 Sen. Sheehan bill restricts use of eminent domain power for purely economic development purposes   January 24, 2006 RI Senate backs Congressional probe of domestic spying   January 10, 2006 Sen. Sheehan presents grants to two organizations   January 10, 2006 Sen. Sheehan presents legislative grant to YMCA   January 3, 2006 Narragansett Senior Center receives grant   January 3 , 2006 Smith's Castle receives grant   December 12, 2005 Grant to help expand counseling program   December 12, 2005 Sen. Sheehan presents grant to Decubellis Foundation   December 12, 2005 Sen. Sheehan calls on QDC Board to hold a public hearing on Davisville Road relocation proposal   November 10, 2005 Sen. Sheehan applauds PUC decision to postpone electric rate hike request   October 31, 2005 Conservation District honors Sen. Sheehan   October 11, 2005 Senator Sheehan applauds URI effort to curb off-campus misconduct   October 11, 2005 South County Museum receives grant   October 6, 2005 Youth sports teams receive grants   October 6, 2005 Museums receive $1,000 grants   September 27, 2005 Senator Sheehan presents Crossroads grant   September 27, 2005 Sen. Sheehan presents grant to Galilee Mission   July 19, 2005 RI Senate calls on Congress, states to protect property rights   June 30, 2005 Senate adopts Resolution to set principle, guidelines for pension study commission created by budget   June 28, 2005 Sheehan clarifies overnight beach camping plan; will oppose it   June 7, 2005 Senators oppose non-resident voting rights bills    March 24, 2005 Grant to help support programs at YMCA     February 10, 2005 Senate remembers Salty Brine, hosts members of his family     February 4, 2005 Sen. Sheehan pleased with Fire Code variance OK for B&Bs     January 31, 2005 Grant to support behavioral health counseling     January 25, 2005 Sen. Sheehan named Secretary of Senate Oversight Committee     January 18, 2005 Saratoga Foundation receives $1,000 grant     November 5, 2004 Sen. Sheehan announces grant to local land trust     October 26, 2004 Senators question whether Quonset is possible LNG site     October 6, 2004 Sen. Sheehan joins call for better nursing home oversight     September 29, 2004 Sen. Sheehan urges passage of QPD bond     September 17, 2004 Sheehan opposes RIPTA service cutbacks in South County     July 26, 2004 Saratoga Foundation receives $1,000 grant     July 26, 2004 Narrow River Association receives grant     July 14, 2004 Legislation to expand health insurance market becomes law     July 12, 2004 New Quonset Development Corp. created     June 26, 2004 Assembly approves creation of Quonset Development Corp.     June 18, 2004 Assembly OKs Narragansett elderly tax deferment bill     June 15, 2004 Narragansett ordinance bill held in committee     June 15, 2004 Senate OKs Sheehan bill to expand health insurance market     June 2, 2004 Sen. Sheehan visits elementary school class     May 13, 2004 Senators ask RIPEC input on casino proposal     May 12, 2004 Senate approves creation of Quonset Development Corp.     May 11, 2004 Senate OKs Narragansett elderly tax deferment bill     May 6, 2004 Sen. Sheehan presents grant to YMCA     May 4, 2004 Senate approves Sheehan bill requiring HMOs to calculate maximum benefit on discount drug rates     May 4, 2004 Sheehan bill restructures, renames the Quonset Davisville Management Corp. as stand-alone agency     May 3, 2004 Senate Committee hears Narragansett housing bill     April 21, 2004 Sheehan bill requires HMOs to calculate maximum benefits on discounted rates     April 12, 2004 Sen. Sheehan introduces bill that separates, restructures and renames the Quonset Davisville Management Corp.     March 29, 2004 Senate Health and Human Services Committee to consider Sen. Sheehan bill to expand health insurance market     February 23, 2004 Sen. Sheehan presents Seabee Museum grant     February 2, 2004 Mettatuxet Improvement Association receives legislative grant     January 27, 2004 Narragansett AAU team receives grant     January 23, 2004 Legislative grant to help expand dental program at Bayside Community Healthcare Center     January 2, 2004 Sen. Sheehan presents grant to Decubellis Foundation     December 31, 2003 Sen. Sheehan vows action on bay pollution     December 30, 2003 Sen. Sheehan to present grant to Quonset Air Museum     December 18, 2003 Senator Sheehan to deliver Narragansett Senior Center grant     December 18, 2003 Pre-Christmas grant set for Travelers Aid Crossroads program     December 9, 2003 Op-Ed:  Questions remain on state, Blue Cross settlement     December 9, 2003 State Senators question Pharmacy Board's actions     October 29, 2003 Sen. Sheehan to host Open House for constituents     October 8, 2003 More South County presence sought on tourism board     September 25, 2003 Sheehan dismayed by Ultra Scientific's hazardous waste violations     July 30, 2003 Stand-alone Quonset/Davisville management board will have to wait until 2004     July 28, 2003 Sen. Sheehan announces Arts Council grant     July 23, 2003 Tax exemption for Narragansett elderly becomes law     July 22, 2003 Sen. Sheehan says new state budget benefits Narragansett and North Kingstown     June 24, 2003 Sheehan bill would establish separate agency to manage Quonset/Davisville     June 23, 2003 Two South County legislators blast fee for saltwater fishing licenses     May 22, 2003 Eminent domain bill of Sen. Sheehan to be considered by Judiciary Committee     May 1, 2003 Senate Finance hears Sheehan special education bill     April 4, 2003 Senate hears testimony on Sen. Sheehan's bill requiring two full-time South County DMV offices     March 19, 2003 Senate resolution of Senator Sheehan honors service men and women     March 12, 2003 Sen. Sheehan withholds full support for MHRH Director A. Kathryn Power     January 15, 2003 Narragansett group receives legislative grant