Showing posts with label Joe Shekarchi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joe Shekarchi. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Next: Resolving management issues at South County Hospital

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It's Over: Butler Hospital caregivers overwhelmingly ratify new four-year contract Steve Ahlquist The 99% of Butler Hospital workers...
Saturday, August 9, 2025

Governor brings back Stefan Pryor to fix problems he couldn't fix the last two times he served in government

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Will the third time be the charm? Ask Einstein. By Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current Gov. Dan McKee has tapped a familiar face to return to...
Saturday, July 12, 2025

CRMC reform - always a good policy

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CRMC reform didn't happen this year, but it will eventually Deborah Ruggiero, president, DR Communications Group  Photo by Will Coll...
Friday, July 4, 2025

Rhode Island Democratic Leaders blast Trump’s Big, Beautiful Boondoggle

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Trump and His Mean-Spirited Republican Congress Destroy Sixty Years of Progress Statement from U.S. Senator Jack Reed “Republicans knew ...
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The Economic Progress Institute celebrates 10 wins that promote progress and equity for Rhode Islanders

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Even in hard times, we can move forward Steve Ahlquist As the  Rhode Island General Assembly  concluded its legislative session, the  Ec...
Saturday, June 28, 2025

Cats among five major wins from Rhode Island’s 2025 legislative session

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Rhode Island cats celebrate new ban on de-clawing By Nancy Lavin and Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current Photo by Will Collette The race...
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...
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...
Saturday, May 3, 2025

House passes Rep. Spears bill to clarify local zoning opinions

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Legislation is part of Speaker Shekarchi’s 2025 12-bill housing package   The House passed legislation introduced by Rep. Tina Spears to a...
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...
Monday, April 21, 2025

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has died

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Trade union leader, longest serving legislator By Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current Photo by Michael Salerno/Rhode Island Current Senate Pr...
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Sam's latest bad idea

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Westerly Democrat sponsors bill that would increase cost of public records requests By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current When the CCA ...
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Rep. Spears introduces bill to clarify local zoning opinions

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Legislation is part of Speaker Shekarchi’s 2025 12-bill housing package   Charlestown state Rep. Tina Spears has introduced legislation to...
Monday, March 3, 2025

Shekarchi unveils package of bills to boost housing in Rhode Island

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The struggle for affordable housing continues By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current After introducing a record 15 housing bills last ye...