Rhode Island General Assembly

August 3, 2020

Groups press for funding for mental health staff for Rhode Island students

“A concerted effort in increasing the number of mental and behavioral support staff – and reducing or eliminating the presence of SROs – will ensure that issues rooted in social, psychological, or academic problems are not inappropriately redefined into matters...
Candidates for Senate Districts 5 and 6, and House District 8, take questions at WBNA forum
July 29, 2020

Candidates for Senate Districts 5 and 6, and House District 8, take questions at WBNA forum
No one in Rhode Island does candidate forums quite like the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA). The...
Governor unveils new eviction diversion program, but will landlords allow tenants to utilize it?
July 11, 2020

Governor unveils new eviction diversion program, but will landlords allow tenants to utilize it?
Pryor noted that under the Safe Harbor Housing Program both the tenant and the landlord have to...
16 good government groups oppose voting bill before House Judiciary Committee
July 7, 2020

16 good government groups oppose voting bill before House Judiciary Committee
Today the House Judiciary Committee will be taking up H7896, a bill from the Rhode Island Board...
Elected officials moving swiftly to remove “Providence Plantations” from state name
June 22, 2020

Elected officials moving swiftly to remove “Providence Plantations” from state name
“The steps I am announcing today are just the beginning, and I am fully committed to continuing...
LaFortune accuses Igliozzi of appropriating her work on police accountability at Finance Committee hearing
June 16, 2020

LaFortune accuses Igliozzi of appropriating her work on police accountability at Finance Committee hearing
“This is oppressive behavior,” said LaFortune, before being muted for a final time. “Your statements are offensive...
We must fix our broken system, and institute single-payer healthcare in our state…
June 16, 2020

We must fix our broken system, and institute single-payer healthcare in our state…
“We must end this broken system, now. Single-payer healthcare is the only ethical alternative. It covers everyone,...
Some surprises in RI Rank’s first annual overall rankings of legislators
June 17, 2020

Some surprises in RI Rank’s first annual overall rankings of legislators
On Monday, RI Rank released its long-awaited 2020 Overall Legislator Rankings. The purpose of the rankings is...
Attorney General to testify in support of critical civil rights legislation
June 15, 2020

Attorney General to testify in support of critical civil rights legislation
“There are many reforms that could and should be taken as part of a collective response,” said...
Representative Williams presents legislative ideas to reduce racism in the wake of George Floyd murder and protests
June 4, 2020

Representative Williams presents legislative ideas to reduce racism in the wake of George Floyd murder and protests
“…it’s time to create a cohesive and unified body to root out those who are proven to...
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