Governor Gina Raimondo has signed an $8.9 billion budget into law. It includes millions of dollars for environmental initiatives. Rhode Island Public…
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Senate Passes Budget; General Assembly Ends With Marathon Session
The state Senate passed early Saturday an $8.9 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, and sleepy lawmakers pushed their final session of…
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On 59-13 Vote, House Approves $8.9 Billion Budget
On a 59-to-13 party line vote, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an $8.9 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The end of the General Assembly session is coming into sight, summer beckons, and the politics beat remains frenetic. Thanks for stopping by for my…
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State Hires Warwick Native As New Chief Marketing Officer
Warwick native Lara Salamano has been hired as the state’s new chief marketing officer Salamano graduated from URI in 1992. According to her LinkedIn…
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State Partners With Private Companies To Boost Installation Of Solar Panels
A state program designed to make buying and installing solar panels affordable and easy is available for residents and small businesses in Providence…
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Rhode Island Falling Behind on Minimum Wage Rate
There is much to like in what appears to be a reasonable Rhode Island House budget proposal for the state fiscal year that begins on July 1st. There…
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Hundreds Of General Electric Jobs Coming To Rhode Island
General Electric is slated to bring hundreds of jobs to Rhode Island for a new GE digital information technology center, starting with 100 in the near…
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Padwa Leaving Magaziner’s Office For Private Practice; Marr To Be CoS
Jeff Padwa, the chief of staff for general treasurer Seth Magaziner, is headed back to the private sector. Padwa is joining the politically well known…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy June, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on…