Bill would encourage townhome development as affordable homeownership option STATE HOUSE – Sen. Meghan E. Kallman and Rep. June S. Speakman have introduced legislation to encourage the development of attached single-family homes, such as townhomes, which can offer more affordable opportunities in Rhode Island’s housing market. June S. Speakman “Rhode Island desperately needs more housing […]
Lunch and Learn Chenae Bullock Monday, March 24, 2025 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Tomaquag Museum JOIN US MONTHLY FOR A FREE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION! Throughout this series, a variety of topics will be presented to assist in the understanding of Indigenous history, culture, and current events and the continued efforts to preserve and share cultural knowledge and traditional […]
RIPTA’s ‘Drive Less RI’ Mobile App Encourages Rhode Islanders to Earn Rewards by Using Transit, Ridesharing, Biking and Walking Drive Less RI – A woman is holding a cup of coffee while looking at her phone. The text reads: Green trips make a big difference. See the positive impact your green trips have on the […]
Senate passes Lawson bill to make pediatric autoimmune coverage permanent Valarie Lawson STATE HOUSE — The Senate passed a bill sponsored by House Majority Leader that would make permanent a pilot program passed in 2022 that requires insurance coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, children […]
Weekend of events to celebrate the RI 250 in Bristol:“The Brits Attack Bristol (and lose)!” The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, the Battle of Rhode Island Association, and the Bristol 250 Commission have joined forces to sponsor a weekend of events celebrating the 250th anniversary of two Revolutionary-era incidents that occurred in Bristol, known collectively […]
United States Department of Agriculture University of Maine System Chooses Sanity: Complies with President Trump’s Policy of Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports WASHINGTON, March 19, 2025 – After the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiated a Title IX compliance review regarding federal funding, the University of Maine System (UMaine) has clearly communicated its […]
Rep. Boylan, Sen. Valverde want Rhode Island to lead by example on sustainability STATE HOUSE — Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Bridget Valverde have introduced legislation to move Rhode Island toward meeting its sustainability goals by empowering the state agencies of Rhode Island to lead by example. Rep. Jennifer Boylan “Building a sustainable Rhode Island […]
Beacon Hill extending pandemic-era policy of remote access to public meetings Bill expected on Gov. Healey’s desk by end of week By Gintautas Dumcius HOUSE AND SENATE lawmakers this week plan to send Gov. Maura Healey a bill continuing to allow remote or hybrid access to public meetings in cities and towns across Massachusetts. The […]
