Regional Council Makes Case For Clean Energy In Rhode Island
Executives in the clean energy sector will meet with lawmakers Tuesday at the statehouse to showcase their growing industry. The event is organized by the New England Clean Energy Council. Coordinator...
View ArticleRaimondo Marks First 100 Days In Office
Governor Gina Raimondo marked her 100 th day in office Thursday. Raimondo is taking part in several events to mark the occasion. Along with two other appearances, Governor Raimondo is celebrating the...
View ArticleNewport Third Graders Lobby For Official State Insect
A group of third graders in Newport hope to convince lawmakers to name an official state insect. The students at St. Michael’s Country Day School in Newport want to make the American Burying Beetle the...
View ArticlePublic Hearing Set For Controversial 'Right To Die' Legislation
Secular and religious factions are forming over proposed “right to die” legislation making its way through the Senate. A hearing on the proposed bill is slated for Thursday. The proposed legislation...
View ArticleScott MacKay Commentary: More Wonky Reports About RI Economy
A coalition of researchers from Rhode Island’s colleges and universities have released another round of reports on the state’s economy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders what will happen to...
View ArticleSergeant P. Andrew McKenna Recieves Posthumous Rhode Island Cross
Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna was honored posthumously with the "Rhode Island Cross" this week. The Green Beret died in action overseas in August. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo met privately with...
View ArticleLocal Non-Profit Rolls Out $25 Million Dollar Campaign In RI
Governor Gina Raimondo and the state’s congressional delegation were on hand Monday to announce a $25 million initiative to help low income Rhode Islanders. The money comes from state, federal and...
View ArticleHouse Oversight Committee Continues Latest 38 Studios Probe
A legislative committee plans to continue its examination of 38 Studios Tuesday. The latest oversight hearings were sparked by the release of a trove of documents related to the failed video game...
View ArticleLawmakers, Residents Rally For And Against Syrian Refugees In Rhode Island
Governor Gina Raimondo now says she will welcome Syrian refugees, if the Obama administration asks her to. The statement came after competing rallies at the Statehouse as public debate over the issue...
View ArticleThis Year, It's A Christmas Tree At The RI Statehouse
Governor Gina Raimondo is using the words “Christmas tree” in connection with a holiday celebration at the State House. That’s in contrast to the initial approach used by former governor Lincoln...
View ArticlePaiva Weed On Truck Tolls, Education Funding, Marijuana Legalization & More
Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed recently sat down in her State House office, for the final installment in our series of year-end interviews with top state officials.
View ArticlePols And Protesters Expected At Legislative Session Opening
The General Assembly opens its new session Tuesday. Governor Raimondo’s plan to use truck tolls to pay for bridge improvements will be among the top issues during the legislative session. Opponents of...
View ArticleIn Support Of Syrian Refugees, Hundreds Drown Out Opposition Rally
Hundreds of demonstrators packed the statehouse Monday chanting “refugees are welcome here.” The demonstration in support of Syrian refugees included Sterck Zaza, who emigrated from Syria to West...
View ArticleLegislative Grants Face Scrutiny At The Statehouse Following Gallison Departure
The House Finance Committee plans this Tuesday to begin a series of hearings on community service grants.
View ArticleState Rep. Ajello Says RI Transgender Discrimination Laws Offer Ample Protection
A Providence lawmaker has withdrawn a bill that would have provided explicit protections for transgender people to use public bathrooms. State Representative Edith Ajello said the state’s current law...
View ArticleAudio Postcard: A Holiday Concert At The Rhode Island Statehouse
The holiday concert: it’s a rite of passage for the thousands kids in bands, chorus, and orchestras across the country. By Christmas Eve, more than 3,000 students will have performed under the marble...
View ArticleGeneral Assembly Opens New Session Tuesday
Twelve new state reps and four new senators will be sworn in when the General Assembly begins its new session Tuesday. House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed are...
View ArticleFaith Leaders, Activists, And Lawmakers Set To Gather For Annual Statehouse...
One day after the start of Rhode Island's new General Assembly session, a group of lawmakers, religious leaders and advocates for the poor planned to demonstrate at the Statehouse. The Rhode Island...
View ArticleLabor Unions, Activists Protest Racism During Labor Day Rally, March
A couple hundred union workers, local activists and concerned Rhode Islanders protested racism Monday during a rally and march to the Statehouse in Providence.
View ArticleLarge Crowd Turns Out Saturday For Women's March And Rally
Large crowds of marchers packed the Rhode Island State House steps and lawn on Saturday, the one-year anniversary of the Women's March to protest the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
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