In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the Newport City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits businesses from using or selling single-use plastic bags.
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Langevin Backs Legislation For Improved Voter Participation
U.S. Reps. Jim Langevin and Gerald Connolly (D-VA) reintroduced the FAST Voting Act in Washington, Tuesday. The legislation aims to improve voter…
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RI Lawmakers Aim To Change Overtime Rule For Salaried Professionals
State Sen. Jeanine Calkin and State Rep. Susan Donovan submitted companion bills Tuesday that aim to change overtime pay rules for salaried professionals.
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RI Women Who Can’t Skip Work Find Other Ways To Participate In The “Day Without A Woman” March
Protesting Trump administration policies, women across the country are going on strike Wednesday, but not everyone who wants to can afford to take the…
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Providence Sewer System Scheduled For An Upgrade
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza signed an agreement with the state’s Department of Environmental Management Tuesday to improve the city’s stormwater…
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RI Lawmaker Asks Congress To Support Stricter Voting Registration
Coventry Rep. Robert Nardolillo wants Congress to amend a federal law for stricter voter registration. He plans on introducing a resolution at the House…
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Bill Would Require Uber, Lyft, & Taxi Drivers To Get Fingerprinted
Rhode Island Uber and Lyft drivers may soon be required to pass a criminal background check before they start accepting passengers. State Attorney…
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New Report Recommends Ways To Bridge High School Graduation Gap
According to state education officials, four- year high school graduation rates are at their highest ever, but gaps remain among low-income students,…
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Threats Spark Vigilance, Community Among RI Jews And Muslims
Rhode Island’s Jewish community is on heightened alert after a series of bomb threats were called in to Jewish Community Centers across the country,…
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Rabbi Says Swastika Found A Mile From Jewish Temple Only Strengthens Community
Barrington Police are investigating a Swastika found on an East Bay bike path sign. The anti-Semitic symbol was burned on a sign that offers a brief…
