GALENA — Even though the weather was drizzly, and the sun only made a brief appearance, that didn’t seem to dampen the town of Galena’s enthusiasm to show their appreciation
Ruggerio introduces ‘Harold M. Metts School Safety Act’
Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) has introduced legislation (
2021-S 0073) to prohibit the possession of firearms on school grounds. Named in honor of its longtime champion in the Senate, The Harold M. Metts School Safety Act of 2021 would allow only peace officers, retired law enforcement officers, and persons under contract to provide school security to carry a firearm on school grounds. Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian (D-Dist. 63, East Providence) will introduce similar legislation in the House.
Senate Finance Committee meets to hear pandemic response funding updates
The Senate Finance Committee met virtually to hear updates on federal funding for pandemic response. The committee heard from the Department of Administration on funding updates regarding the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; December 2020 stimulus changes to CARES funding and
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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Rhode Island State Representative Joseph McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) and other members of the Kent County House delegation are urging the attorney general to investigate the billing procedures of the Kent County Water Authority.
According to elected officials, beginning in October 2020, several water authority customers began receiving bills that were far in excess of what they usually pay.
“We have asked the water authority to explain the reasons for these increases, and we’ve given them ample time and opportunity to answer these questions,” said McNamara. “We still have not been given a good answer for these extreme billing hikes, and we think it’s time for the attorney general to get involved.”