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2 Republican state senators fined for campaign-finance violations
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoCRANSTON — Two Senate Republicans have been fined by the Rhode Island Board of Elections for...
Board of Elections fines these two 2022 candidates, refers another to attorney general
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 11 months agoThe Rhode Island Board of Elections Tuesday asked Attorney General Peter Neronha's office to...
Statue to honour woman who fought for voting rights
BBC via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoLady Rhondda, born Margaret Haig-Thomas, spent time in prison in her fight for women's rights [Parasol Media Ltd] Council planners have given permission...
These lawmakers will vote on state pensions while collecting one. Is it a conflict?
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 6 months agoAt least a third of Rhode Island's $19,036.76-a-year part-time lawmakers have a personal stake – or...
From Voter ID to residency minimum: These bills could change elections in RI. Here's how.
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPROVIDENCE – Should Rhode Island repeal its Voter ID law? Join the majority of states with a...
Rhode Island Senate approves $13.96B FY25 budget in 34-1 vote
Rhode Island Current via Yahoo News· 5 days agoA $13.96 billion fiscal 2025 budget awaits Gov. Dan McKee’s signature following passage in the Rhode...
Dr. Jerome Larkin is one step closer to leading R.I. Department of Health
Rhode Island Current via Yahoo News· 1 month agoAfter a small clinic’s worth of physicians showed up to testify in support of Gov. Dan McKee’s...
Ahead of his confirmation, McKee's pick to lead health department defends RI's pandemic response
Gannett via AOL· 1 month agoPROVIDENCE – When Dr. Jerome "Jerry" Larkin finally got his turn to speak, he told a room full of Senators and colleagues in the Rhode Island medical world: "It's the fondest wish of any Irishman ...
Rhode Island Senate passes Healthcare Provider Shield Act
Rhode Island Current via Yahoo News· 2 months agoThe Rhode Island Senate passed a bill Thursday that would defend doctors’ ability to provide...
Senate OKs bill adding PTSD to conditions for which first responders are eligible for compensation
Rhode Island Current via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoPROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday voted 32-3 to pass legislation that would extend...