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Captain Bill loved to race, but winning wasn’t everything
It was a warm summer night and we were a world away from Rhode Island although hardly 20 miles from Newport Harbor where it all started that morning. It was dark, very dark. Occasionally, the … more
General Assembly passes LaMountain, Voas bill
The General Assembly passed legislation last week introduced by Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain and Rep. Brandon T. Voas to make it illegal to charge fees to senior citizens for paper invoices. The … more
House passes McNamara’s Attendance for Success Act to combat chronic school absenteeism
The House of Representatives passed legislation May 29 introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara, chairman of the House Education Committee, that would require local education agencies to adopt and … more
House passes Serpa bills strengthening penalties for drunken, impaired, reckless driving offenses
On April 11 the House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Coventry) that strengthens the penalties for drunken, impaired and reckless … more
LOST TOO SOON: David Viens visits the site of a future memorial to his son Dillon and other Johnston youngsters lost too young at Johnston’s Memorial Park. Two years ago, Dillon lost his life when he was accidentally shot with an improperly stored gun belonging to the relative of a friend. David Viens hopes legislation passes the Rhode Island House and eventually reaches the governor’s desk. One day, he also hopes the bill, once adopted, may be named for his son.
Gun bill step closer to becoming RI law
Rhode Island is one step closer to enacting a safe storage law. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Pam Lauria, cleared the Rhode Island Senate 28-7 on Tuesday, March 19. It now heads to the House, … more
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McNamara introduces package of bills that targets chronic school absenteeism
Rep. Joseph M. McNamara, chairman of the House Education Committee, is focusing on school attendance with a package of bills that seeks to curb chronic absenteeism along with the negative … more
If only there was a chance to laugh at the bridge
STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more
Tax bills running late
According to a code red message sent to Warwick residents sent by Mayor Picozzi last Wednesday this year’s tax bills have been on-line and payable since Monday, but the paper copies are still … more
House passes Chairman Abney’s bill to increase affordable housing units
The House of Representatives last week passed legislation (2023-H 6058A) sponsored by Rep. Marvin L. Abney, Chairman of the House Finance Committee, which would increase the percentage set aside for … more
House passes Rep. Biah’s bill that would tax certain nonprofit properties
The House of Representatives has passed legislation (2023-H 5782A) sponsored by Rep. Nathan W. Biah (D-Dist. 3, Providence) which would tax property owned by nonprofit institutions that is leased or … more
Bill rushed through although outcome of EACA was inevitable
STORY OF THE WEEK: For supporters like state Sen. Bridget Valverde and Rep. Katherine Kazarian, the legislative sponsors of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, passing the EACA was unfinished … more
Inflated tax bills in the offing
Silence I thought for sure I would be getting phone calls and emails with the announcement the revaluation has been completed and property owners would start getting mailed notices as soon as … more
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS: House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi is surrounded by news reporters following release of the 14 bill package aimed at stimulating more affordable housing last Thursday at the State House. (Cranston Herald photo)
Housing incentives, & keeping local control
When House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi announced a 14-bill package of housing legislation Thursday he knew better than most in the crowded House Lounge where he was going to get the biggest pushback … more
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McNamara bill aims to make school psychological services reimbursable
As the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic begin to be better understood, Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation to address unique educational … more
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE’S A FLOOD? Lined up on Venturi Avenue in Pawtuxet, site of a proposed development that contractors would rent for the storage of equipment, state legislators joined by residents voice concerns over possible flooding of the property and what would become of the PVC pipes and tanks now stored there. (Cranston Herald photo)
McNamara bills target river cleanup, preservation of trail access
With the backdrop of piles of PVC pipes, crushed concrete and other material near the Pawtuxet River, Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) announced Tuesday a package of … more
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High water bills trigger shower of questions
Some things are predictable, but the Warwick Water Division couldn’t have predicted it would snow the day the quarterly water and sewer bills arrived. Division director Terry DiPetrillo … more
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ON THE TOPIC OF MEDICATIONS: Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi describes the personal experience of having his mother’s medications destroyed after her passing instead of them being redistributed to individuals who needed them. This will change due to the creation and implementation of a pharmaceutical redistribution program sponsored by Rep. Joseph McNamara and Senator Joshua Miller. (Herald photo)
Putting medicine to good use
It was a Wednesday in August when Rep. Joseph McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Cranston, Warwick) found himself talking about the state’s senior-focused legislation with a female constituent. The woman, … more
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BUSY PLACE: Now that tax bills are in the mail, taxpayers are lined up to pay at the collector’s office
No car tax bill? Don’t worry
By JOHN HOWELL So, you didn’t get a tax bill for your car. Did the city screw up, was it the Post Office or did the dog eat it? None of the above. There are no car tax bills this year and … more
Solomon, Anderson bill would regulate automatic license plate cameras
By ALEX MALM Like many people, state Rep. Joseph Solomon first learned about automatic license plate reader cameras when a camera was installed on the Warwick side of Pawtuxet Village over the … more
Senate passes McCaffrey bill to fill vacancies in AG, treasurer, SOS
The Senate has passed legislation introduced by Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey (D-Dist. 29, Warwick) that would establish a procedure for filling vacancies in the offices of secretary of … more
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