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/.
The company is lobbying the White House to changes its definition of full-time work from 30 hours a week to 40 or more per week, according to reports.
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You can purchase a beautiful mini portrait of the Pt. Judith Lighthouse for just 46 cents.
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According to a copy of the contract, Narragansett’s interim town manager will be paid $111,000 a year.
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A clarification to a statement made last week by Meg Rogers, plus, the council is expected to formally announce Richard Kerbel’s hiring Tuesday.
A bill proposed by the General Assembly, based on laws in other states, would allow DNA sampling of convicted felons.
A bill co-sponsored by Susan Sosnowski would prohibit landlords from requiring pet owners to declaw or devoice their animals.
Based on a piece by GoLocalProv, Patrick T. McDonald owes about $144,678 in fines.
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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/. NOTE: Based on sessions up to Feb. 7, thanks to the blizzard.
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It’s cold and dark, and if you’re reading this, then you probably don’t live in Washington County.
Thanks to vicious winds and snowdrifts, there is no power restoration estimate for 26,000 National Grid customers in Washington County.
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A proposed bill would make the drug and communities safer while raising tax revenue for the state, supporters say.
Unless the Narragansett Town Council is unable to reach an agreement with Richard Kerbel, he will take over as interim town manager from Narragansett Police Chief Dean Hoxsie.
The early spike in flu cases may not be the last one, and officials still recommend getting a flu shot.
Senator Dawson Hodgson decries the Senate's "lack of urgency" when it comes to voting on same sex marriage and other bills.
Stamps and priority mail services went up in price Sunday, and a new worldwide stamp is now available.
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Although $150 million for fisheries remains cut, the overall package is valued at $50.5 billion.
The indoor track and basketball events scheduled for South Kingstown High School are canceled, thanks to a forecasted mid-afternoon snowstorm.
U.S. Postal Service rates were set to change on Sunday, Jan. 27.
Need a place to stay warm over the next couple days? Here's a list of warm shelters in the area.
Rep. Peter Palumbo has again introduced legislation that will prohibit dogs from sitting on the lap of a motor vehicle operator.
CDC offers tips on keeping extreme cold at bay.
The state House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote on the controversial measure for 3 pm on Jan. 22.
Here is a roundup of news, events that took place in the General Assembly this week.
Also attached is the governor's fiscal 2014 budget plan.
HEALTH reports high flu activity in Rhode Island, and the vaccination demand is causing sporadic shortages.
According to Walsh, the process for selecting magistrates should be transparent.
There are plenty of events this Thursday! Experience some culture.
There are no out-of-pocket expenses for a flu clinic Monday at the Pier School in Narragansett.
Reports, audits, forms and contracts are among the documents to be posted for the public.