| 5/22/2013 |
Sen. Lynch, Erin |
Senate passes 'Back to Work Rhode Island' bill |
| 5/22/2013 |
Sen. Picard, Roger |
Senate passes Picard bill allowing school districts flexibility in scheduling school days |
| 5/22/2013 |
Sen. Lynch, Erin |
Senate OKs minimum wage hike to $8 |
| 5/22/2013 |
Sen. Sheehan, James |
Sheehan named to Defense Economy commission |
| 5/22/2013 |
Sen. Miller, Joshua |
Emergency Room Diversion Commission to discuss funding |
| 5/22/2013 |
Rep. Baldelli-Hunt, Lisa |
Woonsocket tax bills pass House |
| 5/22/2013 |
Sen. Miller, Joshua |
Health care reform bill slated for committee vote |
| 5/22/2013 |
Rep. McNamara, Joseph |
McNamara bill would create state registry of music therapists |
| 5/22/2013 |
Sen. Sosnowski, V. Susan |
General Assembly OKs outside veterinarian aid, services in case of emergency |
| 5/22/2013 |
Sen. Walaska, William |
Sen. Walaska addresses Volkswagen executives |
| 5/21/2013 |
Rep. McNamara, Joseph |
Bill clears way for use of e-prescribing for drugs on controlled substances list |
| 5/21/2013 |
Sen. Da Ponte, Daniel |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Finance tackles education equity, tax bills |
| 5/21/2013 |
Sen. McCaffrey, Michael |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Judiciary considers appointment of Asquith to Rhode Island Family Court |
| 5/21/2013 |
Sen. Gallo, Hanna |
Bill bars insurance discrimination against victims of abuse |
| 5/21/2013 |
Sen. Gallo, Hanna |
Bills to improve school safety pass Senate |
| 5/21/2013 |
Rep. Melo, Helio |
Media Advisory: Finance Committee to hear amendments to budget proposal |
| 5/21/2013 |
Rep. DeSimone, John |
HEARING NOTICE: Municipal Government to hear Coventry fire district bills |
| 5/21/2013 |
Sen. Pearson, Ryan |
Pearson introduces fire charter legislation, adding important taxpayer protections |
| 5/21/2013 |
Sen. Lombardi, Frank |
Bill exempts school safety plans from public records law |
| 5/20/2013 |
Rep. Ruggiero, Deborah |
Ruggiero secures seed money for Jamestown Community Farm |
| 5/20/2013 |
Sen. Paiva Weed, M. Teresa |
'Back to Work RI,' EDC appointment, minimum wage, school safety, more on Senate agenda this week |
| 5/20/2013 |
Sen. Sosnowski, V. Susan |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Environment and Agriculture schedules votes on important energy, ‘Moving the Needle’ bills |
| 5/20/2013 |
Rep. Blazejewski, Christopher |
Bioscience Day slated at State House tomorrow |
| 5/20/2013 |
Rep. Melo, Helio |
Finance Committee to vote on economic development bills |
| 5/17/2013 |
Sen. DiPalma, Louis |
Shared Municipal Services Commission to meet Tuesday |
| 5/17/2013 |
Rep. Fox, Gordon |
General Assembly launches easy-to-use bill tracker |
| 5/17/2013 |
Rep. Shekarchi, K. Joseph |
Bill hikes penalties for violations of wage laws |
| 5/16/2013 |
Rep. Baldelli-Hunt, Lisa |
House Committee OKs Baldelli Hunt tax rate bill |
| 5/16/2013 |
Rep. O'Grady, Jeremiah |
House approves ‘Made in RI’ bill |
| 5/15/2013 |
Sen. Sosnowski, V. Susan |
Senate votes to strengthen tie between renewable energy, economic development |
| 5/15/2013 |
Rep. Coderre, Elaine |
Bill would establish benefit program for temporary family caregivers |
| 5/15/2013 |
Rep. DeSimone, John |
HEARING NOTICE: Woonsocket tax bills before House Municipal Government |
| 5/15/2013 |
Sen. Pearson, Ryan |
Pearson bills take common sense steps toward government efficiency |
| 5/15/2013 |
Sen. Lynch, Erin |
Two more 'Rhode Back Home' bills pass Senate |
| 5/15/2013 |
Rep. Malik, Jan |
House passes Malik bill allowing physicians to issue temporary disability plates |
| 5/15/2013 |
Sen. Felag, Walter |
Specialty license plates may get an expiration date |
| 5/14/2013 |
Rep. Martin, Peter |
House resolution honors RI WWII pilot |
| 5/14/2013 |
Rep. Chippendale, Michael |
Governor to tour Chepachet Village with Rep. Chippendale |
| 5/14/2013 |
Sen. Crowley, Elizabeth |
Senate passes Crowley bill establishing division to stop Medicaid fraud |
| 5/14/2013 |
Sen. Sosnowski, V. Susan |
Senate passes legislation banning gender discrimination in health insurance market |
| 5/14/2013 |
Rep. Naughton, Eileen |
Naughton hopes award will shed light on benefits of community health care |
| 5/14/2013 |
Sen. Paiva Weed, M. Teresa |
Senate passes Paiva Weed resolution calling for task force on economic development through the arts |
| 5/13/2013 |
Rep. Slater, Scott |
ADVISORY: Rep. Slater sponsors briefing on homelessness in RI |
| 5/13/2013 |
Sen. Gallo, Hanna |
HEARING NOTICE: Senate Education to vote on school safety bills |
| 5/13/2013 |
Sen. Picard, Roger |
EDC director appointment hearing scheduled tomorrow |
| 5/13/2013 |
Rep. Ajello, Edith |
Media Advisory: Judiciary Committee to vote on arming campus police |
| 5/13/2013 |
Sen. Miller, Joshua |
Media Advisory: Committee schedules DCYF oversight hearing |
| 5/13/2013 |
Rep. Ackerman, Mia |
Ackerman aims to encourage healthier lifestyles with tax credit incentives |
| 5/13/2013 |
Sen. Da Ponte, Daniel |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Finance takes up immigrant tuition, potential tax changes |
| 5/10/2013 |
Sen. Goodwin, Maryellen |
Goodwin sponsors ‘Made in Rhode Island’ bill |
| 5/10/2013 |
Rep. Diaz, Grace |
House recognizes May 10 as ‘Lupus Day’ |
| 5/10/2013 |
Sen. Pichardo, Juan |
Pichardo joins local senators for tour of Coventry neighborhoods near asphalt plants |
| 5/10/2013 |
Rep. Melo, Helio |
Media Advisory: Bridges and road fund, historic tax credit and payday loans before House Finance Committee next week |
| 5/9/2013 |
Rep. Williams, Anastasia |
House repeals sunset provision for seatbelt law |
| 5/9/2013 |
Rep. O'Grady, Jeremiah |
O’Grady bill would dedicate registration and license renewal fees to highway projects and public transit |
| 5/9/2013 |
Rep. Shekarchi, K. Joseph |
Bill boosts veterans' tax exemption in Warwick |
| 5/9/2013 |
Rep. Gallison, Raymond |
Vietnam veterans to be honored at State House Monday |
| 5/9/2013 |
Rep. Martin, Peter |
State House ceremony to honor RI WWII pilot |
| 5/9/2013 |
Rep. Craven, Robert |
Rep. Craven attends business forum in North Kingstown |
| 5/9/2013 |
Sen. Pichardo, Juan |
Pichardo participates in roundtable discussion on immigration reform |
| 5/9/2013 |
Rep. Hearn, Joy |
Hearn earns spot on New England Board of Higher Education |
| 5/9/2013 |
Rep. Serpa, Patricia |
Serpa fights to increase distressed community aid for West Warwick |
| 5/8/2013 |
Rep. Fox, Gordon |
Auditor General issues results, recommendations from audit of Employees' Retirement System |
| 5/8/2013 |
Sen. Miller, Joshua |
Miller bill eliminates barriers to care by advanced practice registered nurses |
| 5/8/2013 |
Rep. Baldelli-Hunt, Lisa |
Woonsocket House delegation honors local Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year winner |
| 5/8/2013 |
Rep. Johnston, Jr., Raymond |
'Kelsey Smith Act' passed by House |
| 5/8/2013 |
Sen. McCaffrey, Michael |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Judiciary convenes to discuss landlord, tenant rights |
| 5/8/2013 |
Rep. Williams, Anastasia |
New RI scup fishing regulations address urban community interests |
| 5/8/2013 |
Rep. McNamara, Joseph |
McNamara named Nurses Association Legislator of the Year |
| 5/7/2013 |
Sen. Goodwin, Maryellen |
Child care workers bill before Labor Committee tomorrow |
| 5/7/2013 |
Rep. Shekarchi, K. Joseph |
Shekarchi bill offers incentives for companies to hire |
| 5/7/2013 |
Rep. Marcello, Michael |
HEARING NOTICE: Oversight continues review of EDC loan guaranty program |
| 5/7/2013 |
Sen. Crowley, Elizabeth |
Senate OKs Crowley bill to use technology to catch Medicaid waste and fraud |
| 5/7/2013 |
Sen. Lynch, Erin |
Senate passes Lynch bill creating a Joint Committee of the Repealer |
| 5/7/2013 |
Rep. Giarrusso, Antonio |
Giarrusso urges House to 'get really serious' about economic development |
| 5/6/2013 |
Sen. McCaffrey, Michael |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Judiciary hears racial profiling, ‘ban the box’, motor vehicle bills |
| 5/6/2013 |
Rep. Ajello, Edith |
Media Advisory: House Judiciary Committee to hear abortion bills |
| 5/6/2013 |
Sen. Da Ponte, Daniel |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Finance holds hearings on health and human services, tax bills |
| 5/6/2013 |
Sen. Felag, Walter |
HEARING NOTICE: Committee to vote on 'Rhode Back Home' bills |
| 5/6/2013 |
Sen. Sheehan, James |
Owning street lights seen as cost saver for municipalities |
| 5/3/2013 |
Rep. Melo, Helio |
House leadership economic development bills before Finance Committee next week |
| 5/3/2013 |
Rep. Amore, Gregg |
Amore ‘thrilled’ about historic passage of same-sex marriage |
| 5/3/2013 |
Rep. Gallison, Raymond |
HEARING NOTICE: Commission to hear report on state of defense economy in RI |
| 5/3/2013 |
Rep. Craven, Robert |
Rep. Craven adds voice to praise for Toray as company unveils new equipment, expansion plans |
| 5/2/2013 |
Rep. Marshall, Kenneth |
Marshall appointed to Joint Economic Development Committee |
| 5/2/2013 |
Rep. Hearn, Joy |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Textbook commission reviews new teacher preparation for digital developments in education |
| 5/2/2013 |
Rep. Handy, Arthur |
Final vote on same-sex marriage in House today |
| 5/2/2013 |
Rep. Guthrie, Scott |
Central Coventry Fire District bill heads to governor |
| 5/2/2013 |
Rep. Handy, Arthur |
Same-sex marriage bill becomes law |
| 5/2/2013 |
Rep. Handy, Arthur |
Same-sex marriage bill wins final approval in House |
| 5/1/2013 |
Rep. O'Brien, William |
Mortgage conciliation bill moves toward Assembly passage |
| 5/1/2013 |
Rep. Ferri, Frank |
Ferri and Miller honored by Mental Health Association |
| 5/1/2013 |
Sen. Felag, Walter |
Senate OKs major component of 'Rhode Back Home' legislative package to assist veterans |
| 5/1/2013 |
Rep. Abney, Marvin |
House passes Rep. Abney bills related to early voting |
| 5/1/2013 |
Rep. Valencia, Larry |
Valencia tax equity bill reflects shared sacrifice |
| 5/1/2013 |
Sen. Fogarty, Paul |
Fogarty, Keable announce meeting on Harrisville intersection |
| 4/30/2013 |
Rep. Ajello, Edith |
Gun bills before House Judiciary Committee |
| 4/30/2013 |
Rep. Amore, Gregg |
Amore gun bill strengthens weapons statutes, adds straw purchasing violation |
| 4/30/2013 |
Rep. Valencia, Larry |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Valencia holds news conference to tout tax equity bill |
| 4/30/2013 |
Rep. Handy, Arthur |
House Judiciary unanimously approves same-sex marriage legislation |
| 4/30/2013 |
Rep. Ackerman, Mia |
Israeli consul general, RI attorney general testify on behalf of Ackerman Iran divestiture bill |
| 4/29/2013 |
Rep. Melo, Helio |
Transportation funding, education formula, cigarette tax before House Finance Committee |
| 4/29/2013 |
Sen. Picard, Roger |
EDC appointments to be considered by Senate Commerce Committee tomorrow |
| 4/29/2013 |
Rep. Kazarian, Katherine |
Kazarian speaks up in commemoration of the Armenian genocide |
| 4/29/2013 |
Rep. McNamara, Joseph |
State House ceremony opens 2013 Gaspee Days celebration |
| 4/29/2013 |
Sen. Sosnowski, V. Susan |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Environment & Agriculture will hear Natural History Survey, RI Division of Planning presentations |
| 4/29/2013 |
Rep. Ajello, Edith |
House Judiciary Committee to vote on same-sex marriage |
| 4/29/2013 |
Rep. Ackerman, Mia |
House Finance Committee will take up Ackerman state education aid bill |
| 4/29/2013 |
Sen. Da Ponte, Daniel |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Finance reviews state incentive programs, Coventry fire district bills |
| 4/29/2013 |
Rep. Ruggiero, Deborah |
Ruggiero bill lets municipalities buy their streetlights to save money |
| 4/26/2013 |
Sen. Sheehan, James |
HEARING NOTICE: Senate Oversight continues regulatory reform review |
| 4/25/2013 |
Rep. McNamara, Joseph |
House approves bills to make RI schools safer |
| 4/25/2013 |
Rep. Newberry, Brian |
Newberry 'amazed but not surprised' by Twin River refusal to testify before House Finance |
| 4/25/2013 |
Sen. McCaffrey, Michael |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Judiciary will hear gun bills today |
| 4/25/2013 |
Rep. Fox, Gordon |
House leaders unveil economic development package |
| 4/25/2013 |
Sen. Felag, Walter |
Emergency Management Assistance Compact OKd in Senate |
| 4/25/2013 |
Rep. Fox, Gordon |
ADVISORY: Commissioner Gist to present State of Education address to Assembly |
| 4/25/2013 |
Sen. Lombardi, Frank |
Sen. Lombardi introduces bill to tighten laws on computer crime |
| 4/25/2013 |
Rep. Giarrusso, Antonio |
Giarrusso comments on House leaders' economic development proposals |
| 4/25/2013 |
Rep. Guthrie, Scott |
House OKs Central Coventry Fire District bill |
| 4/25/2013 |
Sen. Walaska, William |
Senate OKs changes to 'Distributed Generation Program' |
| 4/24/2013 |
Sen. Da Ponte, Daniel |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Finance hears testimony on state loan guarantee programs |
| 4/24/2013 |
Rep. Ackerman, Mia |
Ackerman meets with area student leaders to discuss General Assembly legislation |
| 4/24/2013 |
Rep. Fox, Gordon |
MEETING NOTICE: Revenue & Caseload Estimating Conference schedule posted |
| 4/24/2013 |
Rep. Phillips, Robert |
Phillips criticizes governor for pay raise proposal in time of economic distress |
| 4/24/2013 |
Rep. Giarrusso, Antonio |
Giarrusso, House GOP file legislation 'To Make Economic Development Important' |
| 4/24/2013 |
Rep. Fox, Gordon |
Statement by Speaker Fox on Senate passage of same sex marriage bill |
| 4/24/2013 |
Rep. Carnevale, John |
Rep. Carnevale proposes sales tax holidays for liquor sales |
| 4/24/2013 |
Rep. Edwards, John |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Edwards will host rally for bridge toll bill tomorrow |
| 4/24/2013 |
Sen. Nesselbush, Donna |
Senate approves same-sex marriage bill |
| 4/23/2013 |
Rep. Marcello, Michael |
HEARING NOTICE: Oversight to review EDC job creation guaranty program |
| 4/23/2013 |
Sen. Paiva Weed, M. Teresa |
Senate passes museum loan bill |
| 4/23/2013 |
Rep. Ackerman, Mia |
Ackerman says RIDOT plans to reopen Manville Hill Road Bridge this week |
| 4/23/2013 |
Sen. Nesselbush, Donna |
Senate Judiciary OKs Nesselbush, Handy same-sex marriage bills for floor vote |
| 4/23/2013 |
Sen. Doyle, James |
Senate approves 'Kelsey Smith Act' |
| 4/23/2013 |
Rep. Fox, Gordon |
Media Advisory: House leaders to unveil economic development legislation |
| 4/23/2013 |
Sen. Da Ponte, Daniel |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Finance deliberates education, taxes, Central Coventry Fire District |
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