OP ED: Governor McKee can do better. We hope he does. The IGT/Twin River legislation just passed by the House is a stacked deck against Rhode Island taxpayers. This “deal” overpays these multi-national corporations by $800 Million! Although the legislation authorizes Governor McKee to bypass public bidding laws and enter into this 20-year insider deal, […]
Public Health, community, and environmental organizations applaud passage of new Vermont law restricting PFAS in consumer products PAUL JACQUES AND JIM HAWKINS This week, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into law a bill banning polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from food packaging, carpets, ski waxes, and firefighting foam. Massachusetts nonprofits Clean Water Action, MASSPIRG and Sierra Club […]
40 New Dance Projects Move Forward as National Dance Project Finalists Now in its 25th year, the National Dance Project (NDP) remains committed to supporting the creation/development and touring of new dance works. With our unique package of support, we annually provide 20 new dance projects by choreographers and companies with funding that centers an artist’s/company’s agency to create, […]
Sen. Lombardo’s bill that licenses 3-wheeled motorcycles through the DMV passes the Senate STATE HOUSE – Sen. Frank Lombardo’s (D-Dist. 25, Johnston) legislation (2021-S 0442Aaa) which would provide that three-wheeled motorcycles be included under the licensing requirements of the RI Division of Motor Vehicles (RIDMV) passed the Senateo drive three-wheeled motorcycles are forced to either […]
Greater Boston Labor Council donates to Mattapan food pantry serving one of city’s most food-insecure neighborhoods Joined by Mayor Janey, GBLC’s donation will aid Shirley’s Pantry, one of the only sites that provide meat and cheese to area families in need The Greater Boston Labor Council represents more than 100,000 union members and their families, […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the most common contaminants our pets are exposed to and how can we avoid them? — Maria R., Chicago, IL This issue grabbed headlines when it was revealed in the May 2021 that domestic dogs and horses were suffering […]
EAST BAY With miles and miles of off-road paths and dozens of miles of backwoods trails, Blackstone Valley is a cycling destination with plenty of opportunities to get out and ride. The Blackstone Bikeway is one of the more popular bike paths in Rhode Island and connects to the East Bay Bikepath in East Providence. From the river […]
S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021 _A N A C T RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS — MINIMUM WAGES Introduced By: Senators Quezada, Ruggerio, McCaffrey, Goodwin, Cano, Miller, Gallo, Goldin, Valverde, and Seveney Date Introduced: […]
