Showing posts with label Hagan McEntee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hagan McEntee. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Democratic South County women win passage of lots of good legislation

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General Assembly powerhouses By Will Collette Thank you Tina and Victoria In case you haven’t noticed it, most of South County’s General...
Sunday, June 22, 2025

Compromises on assault weapons, casino smoking and CRMC reform mark end of 2025 session

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You can't always get what you want, but if you try some time, you might not even get what you need On some key issues, General Assembly ...
Thursday, June 19, 2025

Bad bottle bill news

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Bottle bill shelved in favor of another study while CRMC reform effort is set adrift By Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current Upon first mentio...
Monday, June 16, 2025

Lawmakers approve outdoor dining change to help Matunuck Oyster Bar after devastating fire

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Saves some jobs, gives some breathing room to recover By Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current Appreciation for South County’s acclaimed Matunu...
Saturday, June 7, 2025

Rep. McEntee, Sen. Sosnowski introduce bill to help Matunuck Oyster Bar ‘Take It Outside’

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Sounds like a great idea! After the devastating fire that ripped through Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown, Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee an...
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

R.I.’s bottle bill faces fierce industry opposition despite commission’s two-year effort

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Spending big bucks to block needed legislation By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current It was supposed to be a compromise between environ...
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Study Commission Recommends R.I. Implement Both Bottle Bill and Extended Producer Responsibility Program

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Or perhaps we'll get neither By Rob Smith  / ecoRI News staff Ban nips - reduce roadside litter AND drunk driving After 18 months of...
Saturday, April 12, 2025

South Kingstown residents are going to get a Homestead Tax Credit

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Will Charlestown be next? First steps this Monday The General Assembly has approved legislation ( 2025-H 5030 ,  2025-S 0044 ) introduced by...
Friday, March 28, 2025

Local state Reps support South County Hospital reform movement

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They decry management's unwillingness to listen  Save South County Hospital Below is a letter received today from five local legisla...
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

South County legislators host session with RI Energy on March 24

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Charlestown's Senator Gu and Representative Spears among co-hosts State lawmakers representing South and North Kingstown, Charlestown,...
Sunday, July 21, 2024

Here comes another wave of far-right Chariho attackers

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Who are the candidates that signed the Moms for Liberty Pledge in Rhode Island? STEVE AHLQUIST This is NOT part of their agenda The  Was...
Saturday, June 15, 2024

Assembly approves Rep. McEntee and Sen. DiPalma’s bill to count mobile homes as affordable housing

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  Trailers can be counted The General Assembly today passed Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma’s legislation ( 2024-H 7984...
Thursday, June 13, 2024

Assembly OKs bill to help sexual assault victims access fund

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The right thing to do The General Assembly approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria and Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee to help se...
Saturday, June 8, 2024

Eleventh hour bottle bill reignites debate between environmental, business groups

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Last minute bills often fail By Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current Disagreement over a state bottle recycling program is as pervasive as the...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

House approves Rep. McEntee’s bill to count mobile homes as affordable housing

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Bill is part of Speaker Shekarchi’s 2024 legislative package addressing the housing crisis in Rhode Island The House passed Rep. Carol Hag...
Monday, May 6, 2024

URI’s Sunshine Menezes named Rhode Island Clean Water Action Award winner

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Recognized for lifetime commitment to the environment URI’s Sunshine Menezes has been named a Rhode Island Clean Water Action Award winner...
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Victory for SK legislators on outdoor dining

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Chairs McEntee and DiMario’s outdoor dining bill passes General Assembly Legislation ( 2024-H 7064A ,  2024-S 2028A )...
Friday, January 26, 2024

R.I. Needs Bottle Bill, Better Recycling Laws to Reduce Waste Problem

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Too much trash! By Rob Smith / ecoRI News staff Despite Rhode Island bans on polystyrene food containers, plastic straws and — its most re...