Rep. Jan Malik (D-67, Barrington-Warren) has introduced legislation to eliminate the RI sales tax with a goal of, at least, starting a 'serious conversation'. It seems to be working.
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Rhode Island Chapter held a press conference last week to show support for gun control legislation.
The bill would empower the Coventry Town Council to collect fire tax and spend funds for fire and EMT services in Central Coventry.
The following letter was sent to Speaker of the House Gordon Fox and Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed by the Coventry Citizens Taskforce For Fire Protection.
By Rep. Scott Guthrie
Plan would give temporary taxing authority to town while long-term solution is sought.
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Judge Stern has entrusted local officials and state legislators with the duty of mapping out a long-term fire and emergency service plan for Central Coventry residents.
Morgan hopes to share her findings during Friday's hearing beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Kent County Superior Court.
The Coventry Town Council recently approved license applications for a variety of businesses.
Among other items, Council members approved resolutions allowing the Town to apply for community development funding and regulate the location future asphalt operations at the March 25 meeting.
Leo Blais' pharmacist license was reinstated just two days earlier, with restrictions.
Today is Wednessday, Mar. 28, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.
The HeartSafe recognition was earned through ongoing community preparedness in the event of heart-related emergencies.
The Coventry senator says he hasn’t made a “firm decision” yet on voting to allow SSM legislation to be voted on by the full Senate.
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A Superior Court hearing has been scheduled for Friday, March 29.
Based on the outcome of Tuesday's vote, the Central Coventry Fire District will likely be liquidated.
Today is Wednesday, March 27, 2013 and here are five things you should know for today.
Judge Brian Stern concluded that the plan submitted by neighboring fire districts is not relevant to Tuesday's budget vote.
In a letter to the editor, Finn address the concern and criticism of the gun registration bill introduced last month.
Today is Tuesday, March 26, 2013 and here are five things you should know for today.
Central Coventry Fire Fighters respond to a flyer released by Rep. Patricia Morgan over the weekend, that they have deemed "inaccurate and irresponsible".
Coincidentally, Jeff Cianciolo is also the person behind the ballot question last November asking voters if the EG Fire District should be abolished and replaced with a town department.
Today is Monday, March 25, 2013 and here are five things you should know for today.
STATE HOUSE – Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
A hearing on the Motion to Release Fire Department Contingency Plans will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. in Courtroom 4D of Kent County Superior Court.
Coventry's Sen. Raptakis intently listened to testimony but kept mum during the extensive hearing.
By Gregory Laboissonniere
Rep. Morgan and Special Master Land blasted the AFL-CIO Thursday for misrepresentations regarding the Central Coventry Fire District budget vote.
Central Coventry Fire District Special Master Richard Land has issued the attached letter, a revised version of the March 11 mailing, to residents of the district, in regards to the upcoming March 26 Special Meeting.
Coventry Professional Firefighters have released the following statement in response to Rep. Patricia Morgan's claims that the district has misled taxpayers.
Bill S708 would put same-sex marriage to a statewide vote while also allowing small business owners to decline selling goods and services for marriage ceremonies if doing so violates their religious beliefs.
Superior Court has been asked to release, before the March 26 vote, a currently undisclosed plan assuring fire protection and safety.
The caucus made up of current or former public safety figures will focus on education and issues critical to first responders.
The April 3 event (rescheduled from March 7), will allow local business owners to share their thoughts and gain insight about how to succeed in tough economic times.