Law Now Allows Home Hair Care Services For Disabled Individuals STATE HOUSE — Legislation introduced by Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone II “Not everyone is able to go to, or is comfortable with, a traditional salon or barber setting to get their haircut, but they also deserve the dignity and pride that comes with a […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Announces New Board Members WARWICK, RI (July 11, 2025)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) recently elected two new members-at-large to its Board of Directors With expertise in fields ranging from leadership development to law and government relations to behavioral healthcare, the GSSNE Board of Directors guides the Girl […]
How Does Sustainability & Climate Protection Fare in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill? Roddy Scheer July 10, 2025 Dear EarthTalk: Why are environmental advocates incensed about the content of Trump’s recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill?” —A.J., Newtown, PA The recently passed Republican-driven legislative and economic package has sparked intense backlash among environmentalists, who argue that its contents […]
New law establishes housing land bankLegislation creates program to transform unused properties into affordable housing STATE HOUSE – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Meghan E. Kallman and Rep. June S. Speakman has been signed into law, creating a land bank within the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation to accept property for redevelopment into housing. […]
Bill that requires valid IDs for registered contractors signed into law STATE HOUSE — Legislation introduced by Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith and Sen. Brian J. Thompson that requires all licensed contractor applicants produce a valid ID has been signed into law. Brian J. Thompson “This bill goes a long way to create a more level […]
Car with Wings Helps Newport Car Museum Celebrate Eighth Anniversary 1995 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Wows in World Car Gallery PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (July 10, 2025) – To celebrate its eighth anniversary, the Newport Car Museum, located in Portsmouth, R.I., has unveiled a truly special addition to its world-class collection: a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, custom finished […]
Bicentennial Poem Analysis to Capsulize Bristol’s History Bristol, R.I.- An historic poem that reexamined Bristol’s history from an 1880 perspective will be under analysis at a close reading on Thursday, July 17 at 7:00PM at Linden Place. Written on the occasion of Bristol’s Bicentennial celebration by Bishop Mark Anthony DeWolf Howe, the epic ten page […]
Thursday, July 17, 4 pm – 7pm Free for Members, $20 for general public Stoddard courtyard and Museum-wide Meet your sanctuary for the summer. The Museum is open late on the last four Thursdays of July. Whether you’re unwinding after work or enjoying a special date night, this is your spot for a rejuvenating summer […]
