Not all legislation on Gov. Gina Raimondo’s desk received her signature. Here’s a brief rundown of what Raimondo vetoed, signed, or allowed to go into…
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Call For Independent Investigation Of School Sexual Abuse Reporting Gains Traction
A resolution calling for an independent investigation into the handling of sexual abuse allegations at Henry Kizirian Elementary School moved forward in…
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RI DMV Computer System Cites No Major Problems So Far
The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles reported no major technical issues Tuesday, as all of its branches operated under a new computer system for…
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Health Care Remains Front And Center At NGA Meeting
At the National Governors Association meeting this week, health care is a major topic of discussion among state leaders. The NGA’s summer meeting…
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RI Improves But Still Lags On CNBC Business Scorecard
The Ocean State has received its highest ever rank— 45 out of 50– in an annual business scorecard put out by CNBC. The list ranks states for business…
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No RI Voter Data Will Go To Washington, For Now
Rhode Island will not provide the federal government with any voter roll information, following a White House email calling for a pause in the…
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It’s The Law: Gov. Raimondo Signs Cellphone, Veteran Business And University Research Bills
A brief list of bills from the 2017 General Assembly session that Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed so far:
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State Officials Issue Algae Warnings
The Rhode Island Departments of Health and Environmental Management are advising residents avoid bodies of water where blue-green algae blooms have been…
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RI To Improve Boating Infrastructure With $200K In Grants
The Ocean State is slated to receive $200,000 in federal funding to improve its boating infrastructure.
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Sen. Reed Asks Washington To Drop Voter Data Request
U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar are leading a group of U.S. senators asking the Trump administration to withdraw its request for…
