Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse shared preliminary estimates of how much each town can expect from the newest round of federal pandemic relief.
The weekly update will be held one day later than usual this week.
From a 20 percent tax rate to how much control is given to cities and towns, here's an overview of the latest legalization legislation.
“Everyone deserves to be paid fairly for their work,” the bill's sponsor, Sen. Gayle Goldin, said.
All seven of the statewide budget questions were approved by Rhode Island voters.
McKee, the former lieutenant governor, is the state's 76th governor.
The seven budget questions were pushed to a special election due to coronavirus-related delays in the state budget.
"It has been a privilege to serve as your treasurer and governor, and I know the future is bright," Raimondo said.
"Something clearly is not working and the ratepayers of Rhode Island deserve far better service," the bill's sponsor said.
Gov. Gina Raimondo's nomination was approved by a vote of 84 to 15.
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on the Rhode Island governor's nomination as Commerce Secretary this afternoon.
Incoming Governor Dan McKee announced a new round of applicants for the sought-after position.
Rhode Island voters will go to the polls to cast their ballots for seven referendum questions. There will be 57 polling places.
6,700 people have cast their ballots early so far.
"I look forward to a swift confirmation for our new Commerce Secretary," Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said.
United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman announced his resignation, effective this weekend.
Attorney General Peter Neronha voiced his support of a bill that would strengthen penalties for companies that violate labor laws.
Until the controversy is resolved, no new vanity plate applications will be accepted.
“If you haven’t returned your special election mail ballot yet, don’t risk having it arrive late by mail,” Secretary of State Gorbea said.
The legislation would prevent water, gas or electric shutoffs during the coronavirus pandemic or other declared emergencies.
"Speeding up vaccine distribution is my top priority," Lt. Gov. Dan McKee said.
Voters can vote early at their town or city hall until March 1.
The legislation proposes a gradual increase of about a dollar a year until the minimum wage reaches $15 per hour in 2025.
"We must take action to reduce plastic consumption and pollution," Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said.
Lt. Gov Dan McKee's transition team released the full list of applicants, who will be further reviewed in the coming weeks.
Gov. Gina Raimondo reflected on her time in office Wednesday evening in what was likely her final State of the State address.
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The governor, who is poised to become Joe Biden's commerce secretary, will address the public Feb. 3.
Applicants to be Rhode Island's next lieutenant governor can submit a letter of interest online.
Los residentes de Rhode Island que tienen hasta el domingo, 31 de enero, para inscribirse para votar.
The March 2 election will include seven statewide bond questions.
Teachers are currently in the second phase of the vaccine rollout plan.
McKee said he plans to "bring a grassroots, community-oriented philosophy" to the state's executive office.
The governor, who has been a standby figure throughout the pandemic, has taken a backseat since she was announced as a Biden cabinet pick.
The committee on commerce is set to take up Raimondo's nomination Jan. 26.
The funds are the remainder of the grant Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea received ahead of the general election in November.
The legislation from Sen. Ana Quezada would gradually raise the state's minimum wage over a four-year period.
Members of the Rhode Island National Guard will be sent to Washington, D.C. to help with the inauguration, a centuries-old tradition.
The relatively unknown Rhode Island public official is poised to take the state's top job in the coming weeks.