RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his 'historic victory.' Here's why
The resolution was defeated 21-14 after a trio of Senate Democrats denounced the culture of law-breaking and dehumanization they attributed to Trump.
RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his inauguration
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island House passed a resolution congratulating President Donald Trump on his ...
Rhode Island officials on guard as Trump tries to impose federal funding freeze
A Trump administration order to pause federal spending on Tuesday led to bureaucratic bedlam in Rhode Island and across the country as state government officials tried to assess the local impact of ...
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Do RI lawmakers need a dress code? Here are some rules being proposed for this session.
PROVIDENCE – While some of Rhode Island's more "progressive ... For the record, this is the Senate rule: "While in the Senate chamber, members and staff shall be required to dress in proper ...
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R.I. governor blocks rotunda from protesters, bans TV cameras from State of the State address
The Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC planned to hold a “people ... beneath the State House dome between the House and Senate chambers, is routinely used for protests and rallies, particularly ...
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New RI Senate package aims to promote healthcare affordability and access
The Rhode Island Senate unveiled Wednesday a package of nine bills meant to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability in the state. The effort marks the second consecutive year that the ...
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RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his 'historic victory.' Here's why
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Senate broke tradition Tuesday by refusing ... "It's important to acknowledge that of the 75 members in this chamber, 19 of us represents towns that President ...