Proposed Legislation
RI House approves human composting bill, water cremation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Islanders could soon have two new environmentally friendly options for final arrangements after the House approved a bill that...
Rhode Island bill may change cannabis laws
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s cannabis laws as officials work to address issues that surfaced during...
Rhode Island Inspector General bill excludes legislature from investigations
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Questions are emerging over proposed Inspector General legislation introduced by Rhode Island House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski after details in the...
Rhode Island House passed World Cup bill for extended bar hours
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow bars and restaurants to stay open later...
Rhode Island warming and cooling center bill passes in Senate
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A bill introduced by Senator Tiara Mack would require Rhode Island to create a statewide alert system for warming and...
Proposed toll transponder bill protects drivers from unfair penalties
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill introduced by Sen. Dawn Euer aims to address growing complaints from Rhode Island drivers who have been...
Casey’s Law would increase road rage penalties in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — New proposed legislation known as “Casey’s Law” would increase penalties for road rage-related crimes in Rhode Island following the death...
Rhode Island bill would require paid time off for blood donations
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House would require employers to provide paid leave for full-time employees...
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Why is a helicopter flying so low over Providence?
If you’ve looked up over the last several days and spotted a helicopter flying unusually low near railroad tracks in Providence, you’re definitely...
