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06/28/2017Rep. J. Aaron Regunberg Media Advisory: Solitary Confinement Commission to present final report
06/28/2017Rep. Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. ; Sen. Michael McCaffrey General Assembly OKs Solomon, McCaffrey bill that prohibits keeping dogs outside in extreme temperatures
06/28/2017Sen. Erin Lynch Prata ; Rep. Julie A. Casimiro Sen. Lynch Prata and Rep. Casimiro bill to expand eligibility for Gold Star Families license plate passes General Assembly
06/28/2017Rep. Robert Craven ; Sen. Frank Lombardi Rep. Craven and Sen. Lombardi’s bill that protects workers’ pay from unauthorized deductions passes General Assembly
06/28/2017Sen. Walter Felag ; Rep. Samuel Azzinaro Sen. Felag and Rep. Azzinaro bill to create commission to study veteran education and employment opportunities passes General Assembly
06/28/2017Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski ; Rep. Blake Anthony Filippi General Assembly OKs Sosnowski, Filippi legislation to create Block Island Utility District
06/28/2017Sen. Stephen Archambault ; Rep. Grace Diaz General Assembly OKs Archambault, Diaz legislation that requires prescribers to discuss opioid risks
06/28/2017Rep. Dennis Canario ; Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne Rep. Canario and Sen. Coyne’s bill to create a study commission on marijuana legalization passes General Assembly
06/28/2017Rep. Brian Kennedy ; Sen. Frank Lombardi General Assembly passes Kennedy, Lombardi bill that secures rights for adults under a guardianship
06/28/2017Rep. Lauren H. Carson House OKs Carson bill seeking study of state IT systems
06/28/2017Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski ; Rep. Arthur Handy General Assembly passes bill that makes renewable energy exemptions in land use change tax for farmlands
06/28/2017Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski ; Rep. Deborah Ruggiero General Assembly passes Sosnowski, Ruggiero bill that makes DEM responsible for Food Safety Act enforcement
06/28/2017Sen. Roger Picard ; Rep. Robert Phillips Lawmakers OK bill allowing school districts to make up lost school days through at-home learning
06/27/2017Rep. Arthur Corvese ; Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Rep. Corvese and Sen. Crowley bill that outlines punishment for fentanyl possession heads to governor for signature
06/27/2017Rep. Mary Messier Rep. Messier commission to build Gulf War Memorial will make report to General Assembly next year
06/27/2017Rep. Robert Craven ; Sen. Michael McCaffrey Rep. Craven and Sen. McCaffrey’s bill that adds ‘sexual exploitation’ to the domestic abuse prevention law heads to governor for signature
06/27/2017Rep. Shelby Maldonado ; Sen. Stephen Archambault General Assembly passes bill to require cities, towns to adhere to right to counsel in municipal court
06/27/2017Rep. William O'Brien ; Sen. Adam Satchell Rep. O’Brien and Sen. Satchell bill that requires drug abuse and suicide prevention in health education curriculum heads to governor for signature
06/27/2017Sen. Hanna Gallo ; Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi General Assembly OKs Shekarchi, Gallo bill to support children who are witnesses to violent crime
06/27/2017Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee ; Sen. Frank Lombardi Rep. McEntee and Sen. Lombardi bill that requires court-appointed special advocate volunteers for abused kids to pass background checks heads to Governor Raimondo for signature
06/27/2017Rep. Michael Morin ; Sen. Ana B. Quezada General Assembly OKs bill that would impose penalties for failure to promptly record foreclosure deeds
06/27/2017Sen. Louis DiPalma ; Rep. Brian Kennedy Sen. DiPalma and Rep. Kennedy bill that extends vehicle expiration dates heads to governor’s desk for signature
06/27/2017Sen. Elizabeth Crowley ; Rep. Teresa Tanzi Sen. Crowley and Rep. Tanzi bill that expands RIPTA border service heads to governor for signature
06/27/2017Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne ; Rep. Shelby Maldonado Assembly approves comprehensive human trafficking bill
06/27/2017Rep. Alex Marszalkowski ; Sen. Ryan Pearson Rep. Marszalkowski and Sen. Pearson bill to make Cumberland Fire Committee a public office under state election laws goes to governor for signature
06/27/2017Sen. William Conley 2018 budget bill clears Senate committee
06/27/2017Sen. Marc Cote ; Rep. Michael Morin Assembly OKs bill giving veteran-owned companies a leg up for state contracts
06/27/2017Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi ; Sen. Michael McCaffrey Assembly OKs bill reducing slowdowns on development and subdivision plans
06/27/2017Sen. Maryellen Goodwin ; Rep. Patricia Serpa Fertility preservation coverage for at-risk patients OK’d
06/27/2017Sen. Dominick Ruggerio ; Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi Bill enhancing transparency of I-195 Commission gets nod
06/27/2017Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne ; Rep. J. Aaron Regunberg Assembly approves bill enhancing renewable energy study
06/26/2017Rep. Alex Marszalkowski Rep. Marszalkowski bill to make Cumberland Fire District Fire Committee a public office under state election laws passes House
06/26/2017Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi ; Sen. Hanna Gallo Assembly gives nod to course for parents of teens in driver’s education
06/26/2017Sen. Louis DiPalma ; Rep. Kenneth Marshall Assembly approves bill to facilitate connection of renewable energy projects
06/26/2017Rep. Shelby Maldonado House OKs comprehensive human trafficking bill sponsored by Rep. Maldonado
06/26/2017Rep. Teresa Tanzi House OKs domestic violence gun safety measure
06/23/2017Sen. Ana B. Quezada Senate passes Quezada bill that would impose penalties for failure to promptly record foreclosure deeds
06/23/2017Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee Rep. McEntee welcomes South Kingstown Partnership for Prevention Youth Coalition to the State House
06/23/2017Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi Shekarchi bill would mandate full coverage for all mastectomy costs
06/23/2017Rep. Nicholas Mattiello Media Advisory: House schedules Monday session
06/23/2017Sen. Dominick Ruggerio Ruggerio issues statement on passing of Eugene McCaffrey
06/22/2017Sen. Dominick Ruggerio ; Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi Bill requiring rear-facing car seats for kids under 2 now law
06/22/2017Rep. Patricia Morgan House Republican Caucus Submits Amendments to State Budget
06/22/2017Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson ; Rep. Moira J. Walsh Vella-Wilkinson, Walsh broker parking solution at Providence VA Medical Center
06/22/2017Sen. Erin Lynch Prata ; Rep. Lauren H. Carson Sen. Lynch Prata and Rep. Carson’s statewide municipal solar permit bill signed into law
06/22/2017Sen. James Sheehan Senate passes Sheehan legislation that would require a Citizens’ Budget Report for the general public
06/22/2017Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski Senate passes Sosnowski bill that makes renewable energy exemptions in land use change tax for farmlands
06/22/2017Sen. Ana B. Quezada Senate passes Quezada legislation to allow translators to accompany applicants during road tests
06/22/2017Sen. Dominick Ruggerio ; Sen. Harold Metts ; Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Senate approves legislation to restore RIPTA fare-free bus passes for low-income seniors and disabled
06/22/2017Sen. Maryellen Goodwin Senate approves termination of parental rights of rapists
06/22/2017Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne Senate OKs marijuana study commission
06/22/2017Sen. Louis DiPalma Sen. DiPalma bill that extends vehicle expiration dates passes Senate
06/22/2017Sen. Gayle Goldin Goldin testifies before Congress on paid family leave
06/22/2017Rep. William O'Brien Rep. O’Brien applauds inclusion of no-fare RIPTA passes for elderly and disabled in FY 2018 budget
06/22/2017Rep. Marvin Abney House approves 2018 budget bill
06/22/2017Rep. Moira J. Walsh Walsh relieved at restoration of no-fare bus pass program
06/22/2017Rep. Teresa Tanzi Tanzi pleased at restoration of no-fare RIPTA pass program
06/21/2017Rep. Marvin Abney Media Advisory: Budget bill before House tomorrow
06/21/2017Rep. Robert Craven ; Sen. Frank Lombardi Rep. Craven and Sen. Lombardi’s bill that protects workers’ pay from unauthorized deductions passes House and Senate
06/21/2017Sen. Walter Felag Sen. Felag bill to create commission to study veteran education and employment opportunities passes Senate
06/21/2017Sen. Erin Lynch Prata Sen. Lynch Prata’s bill to expand eligibility for Gold Star Families license plate passes Senate
06/21/2017Rep. Gregg Amore Rep. Amore bill to require state boards and commissions be filled by RI residents passes House
06/21/2017Rep. Dennis Canario ; Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Rep. Canario and Sen. Crowley’s bill that classifies fentanyl and synthetic opioids heads to governor’s desk for signature
06/21/2017Rep. Antonio Giarrusso Representative Anthony Giarrusso Gives State House Tour To George Hanaford Elementary School Students
06/21/2017Rep. Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Solomon bill would prohibit development on State House grounds without General Assembly approval
06/21/2017Sen. Hanna Gallo ; Rep. Mary Messier General Assembly OKs Gallo, Messier legislation that requires accreditation for ‘distance learning’ institutions
06/21/2017Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne ; Rep. Jason Knight Assembly gives final approval to background checks for those working or volunteering with children at churches
06/20/2017Rep. Deborah Ruggiero House OKs Ruggiero bill to increase health care options for small businesses
06/20/2017Rep. Teresa Tanzi Domestic violence bill up for committee vote
06/20/2017Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Sen. Crowley bill that eliminates termination date of child care assistance passes Senate
06/20/2017Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Sen. Crowley’s legislation to expedite merger of Memorial Hospital with Prime Healthcare Foundation passes Senate
06/20/2017Sen. Michael McCaffrey Senate passes McCaffrey bill that would allow for instate tuition for active-duty and reserve military
06/20/2017Sen. Michael McCaffrey Senate Oks McCaffrey bill that redefines sexual exploitation of a minor, allows for protective orders
06/20/2017Rep. Kenneth Marshall House votes to study line-item veto, runoff elections for governor
06/20/2017Rep. Stephen Ucci House Oks Ucci bill to pave the way to bring 5G to RI
06/20/2017Rep. Lauren H. Carson House creates new commission to foster tourism growth
06/19/2017Rep. Patricia Serpa MEDIA ADVISORY: House Oversight Committee will hear update on Unified Health Infrastructure Project
06/19/2017Rep. Marvin Abney MEDIA ADVISORY: House Finance meeting Tuesday and Wednesday to consider and hear a variety of legislation
06/19/2017Sen. Frank Lombardi MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Rules, Government Ethics and Oversight Committee will hear resolution on line item veto
06/19/2017Sen. Erin Lynch Prata MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Judiciary Committee meeting Tuesday and Thursday to consider and hear testimony on legislation
06/19/2017Rep. Joseph McNamara MEDIA ADVISORY: House HEW Committee to hear bill to include teaching of obligations and rights during traffic stops in driver’s ed
06/19/2017Rep. Nicholas Mattiello ; Rep. Marvin Abney Media Advisory Speaker, Finance chairman to offer budget briefing
06/19/2017Rep. John Edwards Media Advisory: Plastic bag, bottle bill before House Environment Committee
06/19/2017Rep. Cale Keable Media Advisory: House Judiciary Committee to vote on hand-held cell phone ban for drivers
06/19/2017Sen. Joshua Miller HHS slates hearings on health insurance commissioner, bills concerning the deaf, chiropractic coverage
06/19/2017Sen. Maryellen Goodwin Sick leave bill scheduled for committee vote
06/16/2017Rep. Nicholas Mattiello ; Rep. Marvin Abney House Finance Committee approves 2018 budget bill
06/16/2017Rep. Scott Slater Rep. Slater applauds passage of FY 2018 state budget by House Finance Committee
06/15/2017Rep. William O'Brien Rep. O’Brien bill that requires drug abuse and suicide prevention in health education curriculum passes House
06/15/2017Rep. Robert J. Quattrocchi Representative Bob Quattrocchi Gives State House Tour To Hope Elementary School Students
06/15/2017Rep. Gregg Amore Rep. Amore bill to require state boards and commissions be filled by RI residents passes House Judiciary Committee
06/15/2017Rep. Alex Marszalkowski Rep. Marszalkowski bill that changes procedures to expel credit union members heads to governor’s desk for signature
06/15/2017Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee Rep. McEntee bill that requires court-appointed special advocate volunteers for abused kids to pass background checks passes House
06/15/2017Rep. Gregg Amore Rep. Amore bill that increases monthly benefits for spouses of deceased retired teachers passes House
06/15/2017Sen. Harold Metts Senate bans death-in-prison sentences for children
06/15/2017Sen. Maryellen Goodwin Senate passes Goodwin bill raising penalties for DUI with kids in the vehicle
06/14/2017Sen. William Conley ; Rep. Deborah Ruggiero General Assembly passes legislation expanding Rhode Island’s Renewable Energy Growth Program
06/14/2017Rep. Joseph McNamara House OKs McNamara bill requiring driver’s education to teach what to do when stopped by a police officer
06/14/2017Rep. Joseph McNamara ; Sen. Hanna Gallo General Assembly OKs legislation to establish deadlines for the safety assessment of school buildings
06/14/2017Sen. Frank Lombardi Senate passes Lombardi bill requiring 38 Studios records to be made available to the public
06/14/2017Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski Senate passes Sosnowski legislation that would create Division of Marine Fisheries Management
06/14/2017Sen. Erin Lynch Prata ; Rep. Lauren H. Carson Sen. Lynch Prata and Rep. Carson’s statewide municipal solar permit bill heads to Governor Raimondo for signature
06/14/2017Sen. Erin Lynch Prata ; Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson ; Rep. Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. ; Rep. Helder J. Cunha Package of election legislation heads to Governor Raimondo for signature
06/14/2017Sen. Erin Lynch Prata Sen. Lynch Prata bill that bans restraints on pregnant prisoner transports passes Senate
06/14/2017Sen. Dominick Ruggerio ; Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi Bill requiring rear-facing car seats for kids under 2 headed to governor
06/14/2017Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne Senate OKs Coyne’s comprehensive human trafficking bill
06/14/2017Rep. J. Aaron Regunberg Media Advisory: Solitary Confinement Commission meeting postponed
06/14/2017Sen. Joshua Miller Senate passes bill enacting ACA provisions at state level
06/14/2017Rep. Dennis Canario Rep. Canario’s bill to create a study commission on marijuana legalization passes the House
06/14/2017Rep. Cale Keable House OKs Keable bill to improve freshwater management
06/14/2017Rep. Lauren H. Carson House passes Carson bill to notify businesses of impending road construction, provide assistance
06/14/2017Rep. Jason Knight House OKs bill allowing churches to seek background checks for those working or volunteering with children
06/13/2017Rep. Marvin Abney MEDIA ADVISORY: House Finance meets Wednesday to hear and consider a variety of bills
06/13/2017Rep. Joseph McNamara Rep. McNamara issues response to misinformation disseminated in radio ad regarding air quality law
06/13/2017Rep. Patricia Morgan House Republican Caucus to Hold Press Conference to Announce Its Position on the FY 2018 Budget
06/13/2017Rep. Julie A. Casimiro Rep. Casimiro’s bill to create study commission on high school start times passes House
06/13/2017Sen. Michael McCaffrey Unemployment benefits increase under McCaffrey bill
06/13/2017Sen. Hanna Gallo Senate approves Gallo bill to support children who are witnesses to violent crime
06/13/2017Rep. Marvin Abney MEDIA ADVISORY: House Finance to consider FY 2018 budget Thursday night
06/13/2017Rep. Teresa Tanzi House OKs Tanzi bill giving seniors a way out of contracts with door-to-door solicitors
06/12/2017Rep. Cale Keable Media Advisory: House Judiciary Committee to vote on study of line-item veto, runoff and ticket elections
06/12/2017Rep. Marvin Abney MEDIA ADVISORY: House Finance meets Tuesday to hear RhodeWorks update and budget amendments
06/12/2017Sen. Michael McCaffrey MEDIA ADVISORY: Trudeau Center to announce fund in name of late Senator Walaska
06/12/2017Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee to hear overview of Rhode Island Resource Recovery
06/12/2017Sen. Erin Lynch Prata MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Judiciary Committee meets Tuesday to vote on legislation and hear testimony on proposed Burrillville power plant bills
06/12/2017Sen. Joshua Miller Media Advisory: Hospital Conversion Act, DHS director before committee
06/12/2017Rep. Robert J. Quattrocchi Representative Bob Quattrocchi Gives State House Tour To Clayville Elementary School Students
06/12/2017Rep. William O'Brien Rep. O’Brien continues his crusade against animal cruelty by introducing bill to speed up animal adoptions
06/09/2017Rep. Thomas Winfield Winfield honored by Special Olympics R.I.
06/09/2017Rep. Samuel Azzinaro Rep. Azzinaro receives Veterans of Foreign Wars Legislative Award
06/09/2017Rep. Raymond Johnston, Jr. ; Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Rep. Johnston and Sen. Crowley introduce legislation to expedite merger of Memorial Hospital with Prime Healthcare Foundation
06/09/2017Rep. Scott Slater House passes expanding misdemeanor expungements bill cosponsored by Rep. Slater
06/08/2017Sen. Hanna Gallo Senate approves Gallo bill to develop funding formula for career and technical programs
06/08/2017Sen. Maryellen Goodwin Senate OKs Goodwin’s bill requiring fertility preservation coverage for at-risk patients
06/08/2017Rep. Kenneth Marshall Marshall bill OK’d by House would encourage renewable energy production
06/08/2017Sen. Dominick Ruggerio Senate votes to add e-cigarettes to indoor smoking ban
06/07/2017Rep. Patricia Morgan Republican Caucus Renews Call to Repeal Tolls DOT has Misled the Public About Full Costs of Toll Program
06/07/2017Rep. William O'Brien Rep. O’Brien notes continued success of his dual education program at North Providence High School
06/07/2017Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Senate passes Crowley bill that expands RIPTA border service
06/07/2017Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Senate passes Crowley bill that classifies fentanyl and synthetic opioids
06/07/2017Sen. Hanna Gallo Senate approves Gallo legislation that establishes course of driver’s education for parents of new drivers
06/07/2017Rep. Brian Kennedy House passes Kennedy legislation that would designate hospitals as ‘acute stroke ready’
06/07/2017Sen. Maryellen Goodwin Senate OKs Goodwin’s bill to create Aging and Disability Resource Center
06/07/2017Rep. Teresa Tanzi House votes to add e-cigarettes to indoor smoking ban
06/07/2017Rep. Teresa Tanzi Tanzi honored for her work to ‘kick butts’
06/06/2017Rep. Kenneth J. Mendonca House Corporations Committee to Hear Testimony on Representative Mendonça Bill, Affecting the Commerce Corporation
06/06/2017Rep. Sherry Roberts House Finance Committee to Hear Testimony on Eminent Domain Bill
06/06/2017Rep. Carlos E. Tobon Rep. Tobon highlights National Supermarket Association college scholarship
06/06/2017Rep. Deborah Ruggiero Ruggiero honored by RI Parent Information Network
06/06/2017Sen. Elizabeth Crowley Senate passes Crowley bill to fix loophole in Madeline Walker tax lien program
06/06/2017Rep. Samuel Azzinaro Rep. Azzinaro joined ‘Honor Flight’ to Washington D.C. over the weekend
06/06/2017Sen. Michael McCaffrey Senate passes McCaffrey bill requiring parents to be notified of sex offenders living near bus stop
06/06/2017Sen. Dominick Ruggerio Senate passes Ruggerio bill that would create stiff penalties for assaulting a delivery person
06/06/2017Rep. Deborah Ruggiero Ruggiero bill expanding renewable energy program wins House approval
06/05/2017Sen. William Conley MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Finance Committee to hear testimony on budget, consider several bills
06/05/2017Sen. Frank Lombardi MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Rules, Government Ethics and Oversight Committee will hear bill on release of 38 Studios records
06/05/2017Rep. Patricia Serpa MEDIA ADVISORY: House Oversight Committee hearing will hear report on 2017 tax season, follow up on tax refund delays
06/05/2017Sen. Erin Lynch Prata MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Tuesday and Thursday for votes, hearing testimony, and advice and consents
06/05/2017Rep. Marvin Abney MEDIA ADVISORY: House Finance meets on Tuesday to hear Speaker’s car tax proposal; hearing several other bills on Wednesday and Thursday
06/05/2017Rep. William O'Brien Rep. O’Brien introduces bill to exempt wild life protection non-profit from taxation
06/05/2017Rep. Cale Keable Media Advisory: House Judiciary Committee to vote on study of line-item veto, runoff and ticket elections
06/05/2017Sen. Joshua Miller Media Advisory: Affordable Care Act bill faces committee vote
06/02/2017Rep. Julie A. Casimiro Rep. Casimiro and Treasurer Magaziner to hold North Kingstown unclaimed property event on June 9
06/02/2017Rep. Samuel Azzinaro Rep. Azzinaro’s bill that makes car dealers disclose if vehicles have spare tire and jack passes House
06/02/2017Sen. Daniel Da Ponte Sen. Da Ponte demands fair treatment on I-195 overpass project from DOT
06/02/2017Rep. Michael Morin House passes Morin bill that would impose penalties for failure to promptly record foreclosure deeds
06/02/2017Sen. Hanna Gallo Senate approves Gallo legislation that requires accreditation for ‘distance learning’ institutions
06/02/2017Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson State House to host first-ever Veterans and Military Families Outreach Day
06/01/2017Rep. Alex Marszalkowski Rep. Marszalkowski introduces bill to establish solar energy pilot program for schools
06/01/2017Sen. Louis DiPalma Sen. DiPalma bill that would add several state health agencies to caseload estimating conference passes Senate
06/01/2017Rep. Shelby Maldonado House passes Maldonado legislation that would pave the way for workers’ cooperatives
06/01/2017Rep. Deborah Ruggiero House OKs municipal aggregation overhaul
05/31/2017Sen. Michael McCaffrey MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate to consider cornucopia of legislation
05/31/2017Rep. Deborah Ruggiero ; Sen. Louis DiPalma Rep. Ruggiero and Sen. DiPalma bill to create young adult voluntary extension of care program heard in committees
05/31/2017Rep. Teresa Tanzi Tanzi to serve on panel at food insecurity data release event
05/31/2017Rep. Alex Marszalkowski Rep. Marszalkowski bill that changes procedures to expel credit union members passes House
05/31/2017Rep. Brian Kennedy House passes Kennedy bill that would require the marking of utility facilities under a right of way
05/31/2017Rep. David A. Coughlin, Jr. Rep. Coughlin’s bill that automatically registers people to vote at DMV passes House
05/31/2017Rep. Robert Craven Rep. Craven’s bill that adds ‘sexual exploitation’ to the domestic abuse prevention law passes House
05/31/2017Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi Shekarchi bill speeding up development gets nod in House
05/31/2017Sen. Erin Lynch Prata Sen. Lynch Prata’s package of election legislation passes Senate
05/31/2017Sen. Dominick Ruggerio Senate passes Ruggerio bill to improve transparency of I-195 Redevelopment Commission
05/31/2017Sen. Dominick Ruggerio Senate approves bill requiring rear-facing car seats for children under 2
05/31/2017Sen. Adam Satchell Senate approves bill for substance abuse, mental health curricula in health classes
05/31/2017Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne Senate OKs bill allowing churches to seek background checks for those working or volunteering with children
05/31/2017Sen. Roger Picard Senate OKs Picard bill to allow schools to let students make up lost school days through at-home learning
05/30/2017Rep. Marvin Abney Chairman Abney honored as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity – Sigma Nu Chapter ‘Citizen of the Year’
05/30/2017Sen. Michael McCaffrey MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate to consider bills on infertility insurance, opioid education, insurance gender discrimination
05/30/2017Sen. Erin Lynch Prata MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Judiciary Committee meeting today and Thursday for advice and consents and a variety of legislation
05/30/2017Rep. Marvin Abney MEDIA ADVISORY: House Finance meets today, Wednesday, and Thursday to hear a variety of legislation and amended ‘Amazon Tax’ FY 2017 budget article
05/30/2017Rep. Nicholas Mattiello Media Advisory: Speaker available to media today to discuss car tax legislation
05/30/2017Rep. Sherry Roberts House Finance Committee to Hear Bill Designed to Protect Rhode Island Taxpayers, Submitted by Representative Sherry Roberts
05/30/2017Rep. Kenneth J. Mendonca Representative Kenneth Mendonça to Testify Before House Finance Committee on Bill to Protect Personal Income Tax
05/30/2017Rep. Nicholas Mattiello Speaker Mattiello introduces bill to eliminate car tax
05/30/2017Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski Senate passes Sosnowski bill that would ban gender discrimination in health insurance premiums
05/30/2017Sen. Stephen Archambault Senate passes Archambault legislation that requires prescribers to discuss opioid risks
05/30/2017Sen. Jeanine Calkin Senate OKs bill eliminating marriage as requirement for fertility coverage
05/30/2017Rep. Edith Ajello House approves ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for children
05/30/2017Rep. J. Aaron Regunberg House gives nod to further expansion of net metering
05/30/2017Rep. Blake Anthony Filippi House Finance Committee to Hear Bill Submitted by House Minority Whip Blake A. Filippi To Repeal Beer and Malt Sales Tax