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02/03/2025
Legislators introduce Right to Repair bills
Several state legislators have introduced a package of three bills aimed at defending Rhode Islanders’ right to repair their own belongings.


  
01/30/2025
Caldwell named chair of House Conduct Committee
 House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has appointed Rep. Justine Caldwell chairwoman of the House Conduct Committee.


  
01/27/2025
Legislative leaders help kick off REGENT's seaglider facility in Quonset
Legislative leaders, along with other federal, state and local officials joined the Quonset Development Corporation today for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction at REGENT Craft Inc.’s new seaglider manufacturing facility.

  
01/23/2025
Potter, Ujifusa bill aims to reduce prior authorization requirements
Legislation would free PCPs from time-consuming roadblock to patient care
 
Rep. Brandon Potter and Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa have introduced legislation to eliminate a barrier to health care by prohibiting health insurers from requiring prior authorization for treatment and services ordered by a patient’s primary care provider.


  
01/23/2025
Speaker Shekarchi announces SAVE Unit legislation for emergency housing options
STATE HOUSE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has introduced legislation to enable cities and towns to allow for temporary emergency housing structures for people experiencing homelessness during severe weather and/or natural or man-made disasters.


  
01/22/2025
Solomon bill would pave way for foreign-trained doctors to practice medicine in Rhode Island
As the shortage of primary care physicians in Rhode Island reaches fever pitch, Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. has introduced legislation that would help internationally trained physicians acquire medical licenses by eliminating barriers such as repeating residency programs.

  
01/13/2025
Senate Leaders join call for State of Emergency to assist those experiencing homelessness
resident of the Senate Dominick J. Ruggerio, Majority Leader Valarie J. Lawson, and Majority Whip David P. Tikoian today joined many of their colleagues in calling on Governor Daniel J. McKee to declare a State of Emergency to assist in addressing the state’s homelessness crisis. 
 

  
01/09/2025
State leaders, advocates celebrate expansion of paid family leave and child care eligibility

Leaders from the General Assembly, McKee administration, advocates and families with young children gathered to celebrate the implementation of two important programs that support Rhode Island young children and working families.