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COMMENTARY | PETER F. NERONHA, MIA ACKERMAN AND DAWN EUER

A rental registry would require R.I. landlords to provide proof that properties meet lead safety requirements

We have a compliance problem in Rhode Island, which is why we are proposing legislation to strengthen enforcement of laws we already have on the books.

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EDUCATION

Raimondo tells Brown graduates to ‘stick around’ R.I., commit to public service

“We have a lot of issues that we, together, have to deal with,” US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said after accepting an honorary degree from Brown University on Sunday. “They can all be solved... if you guys get in the game.”
COMMENTARY | KAREN SANTILLI AND JOSH MILLER

Waiver proposal would help R.I. pay for housing for those with complex medical needs

The Rhode Island General Assembly is now considering legislation that would allow the state to request flexibility to direct Medicaid funds toward housing.
TRANSPORTATION

New proposal scales back RIPTA overhaul plan

This afternoon, the Senate Finance Committee is set to hear the original proposal to put RIPTA under RIDOT, as well as a new plan that would make RIDOT’s director chair of RIPTA’s board.

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Advocates urge R.I. to keep focused on social equity one year after marijuana legalization
Now that Governor McKee has nominated Cannabis Control Commission members, the Cannabis Justice Coalition is emphasizing provisions to repair the harm done by the “War on Drugs.”

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The latest political news in Rhode Island
Endorsements, campaign announcements, and more leading up to the special election for R.I.’s First Congressional District

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A running list of possible candidates for Cicilline’s congressional seat
Now that House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and former CVS executive Helena Foulkes have announced that they won’t run, the floodgates are beginning to open with potential candidates who suddenly see the race as winnable.

COMMENTARY | VALARIE LAWSON AND REBECCA KISLAK
Ranked choice voting would improve R.I.’s elections and make more voices heard
Instead of choosing a single candidate, voters rank the candidates. If your favorite candidate fares poorly, your vote will count for a backup choice.

ELECTION 2022

2022 election in Rhode Island: results, news, and analysis

Rhode Island voters are deciding on Nov. 8 whether Democratic Governor Daniel K. McKee will get to serve his first full term in office, and whether the Democratic Party will retain its three-decade hold on a U.S. House seat. Follow along as the Globe Rhode Island team brings you coverage of the 2022 General Election.
See: All of the results from the 2022 R.I. general election

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COMMENTARY | VALARIE LAWSON AND REBECCA KISLAK

Ranked choice voting would improve R.I.’s elections and make more voices heard

Instead of choosing a single candidate, voters rank the candidates. If your favorite candidate fares poorly, your vote will count for a backup choice.

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Laffey blasts Trump over CNN town hall

The former Cranston mayor said, “President Trump embarrassed himself and our party and our nation.” Laffey said he has been living in New Hampshire and is trying to break through in the presidential primary, hoping to have a “Herman Cain moment.”

COMMENTARY | GABRIELLA HOFFMAN

Reclassifying Rhode Island’s independent workforce could cost the state millions

To prevent forced misclassification, lawmakers should propose reforms like portable benefits to allow workers to maintain their independence yet apply for benefits as needed.

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Hospitals in R.I. have tenants that are not exempt from real estate taxes. Lawmakers say it’s time for them to pay.

Up for a vote in the House on Thursday, proposed legislation would require businesses that are not tax exempt – but are renting space in nonprofit buildings – to pay property taxes.

RHODE MAP

R.I. beach season is coming. Here’s the latest on the fight over shore access.

With Memorial Day approaching, it's a good time to revisit a few items about beach access that we've been tracking.

COMMENTARY | KATE TOKARSKI

R.I. Assembly should pass bills to count co-pay assistance toward a patient’s insurance deductible

Medications can be expensive, and the out-of-pocket costs significant. Proposed legislation would require that any third-party assistance count toward a patient’s deductible or maximum out-of-pocket costs.

RI REPORT PODCAST | RI PBS

‘Everything is at stake’ in debt limit standoff, Raimondo says

“If we want to lead in the world, we need credibility,” the US Commerce Secretary said on the Rhode Island Report podcast. “And defaulting – China will see that, and it’s a sign of weakness.”

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Representative Cicilline delivers final speech from House floor

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Rosa DeLauro join in praising the Rhode Island Democrat as a fighter for LGBTQ rights, gun safety, and Big Tech accountability.

RI Political Briefs

Rhode Island political news: January 2023