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During House committee hearing, small business owners call for assistance and accountability. “The state has failed us here, and we need help to get through this time,” Asher Schofield said.
East Bay lawmakers have introduced legislation that would mandate monthly reports from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation about the Washington Bridge project, underscoring rising frustrations about the bridge closure.
A spokesman says Senate President Ruggerio “has an open mind” on the legislation, which would provide abortion coverage for Medicaid recipients and state employees.