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February 17, 2019
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House Committee on Rules

State Government

Performative Irony: House Committee on Rules makes a “small step” towards reform

January 10, 2019 Steve Ahlquist

Speaking to me on the floor of the Rhode Island House of Representatives ahead of the House Committee on Rules vote on 5037A, the chair …

State Government

Lessons from the House orientation on Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Diversity need to be applied

January 10, 2019 Steve Ahlquist

On Wednesday the Rhode Island House of Representatives held its second annual orientation on Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Diversity. The House Lounge was quite full, …

State Government

Here’s all the written comments to the House Committee on Rules – still no one in favor of status quo

January 10, 2019 Steve Ahlquist

Often overlooked during big committee meetings in the General Assembly where the public directly addresses their legislators on important issues is the written commentary provided …

State Government

Rhode Islanders for Reform holds rally before House Committee on Rules hearing

January 9, 2019 Steve Ahlquist

Ahead of the House Committee on Rules hearing held on Tuesday, a rally was held on the north side of the Rhode Island State House. …

State Government

House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?

January 9, 2019 Steve Ahlquist

On Tuesday afternoon the House Committee on Rules heard from the public on H5037 a bill that would amend the House rules slightly, by adding …

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Energy

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Immigration

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State Government

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Governor Gina Raimondo’s State of the State Address, annotated

Performative Irony: House Committee on Rules makes a “small step” towards reform

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Taxes

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