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RI Senate Approves 2 Plastic Reduction Bills

RI Senate Approves 2 Plastic Reduction Bills Patch 5/4/2021 Rachel Nunes © Shutterstock We all know how dangerous plastic pollution is to the health of our oceans and marine life, and how it contributes to climate change, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said. PROVIDENCE, RI Two bills aimed at cutting down on plastic usage in Rhode Island were approved by the state Senate Tuesday. The first would cut down on plastic straw usage in restaurants, while the second would create a statewide single-use plastic bag ban. The sponsors of both bills cited concerns about single-use plastics ending up in the state s waterways, creating pollution and posing a hazard to wildlife.

This Week at the Rhode Island General Assembly

Rep. Michelle E. McGaw (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) has introduced legislation ( 2021-H 6274) that would extend the period of time that a newly purchased motor vehicle may be temporarily operated from 20 to 30 days, using the purchaser’s current license plates. Cars bought in the private market, which are currently given only two business days to transfer the plate, would have 30 days for the transfer under the legislation. R.I. Legislative Black and Latino Caucus unveils legislative priorities The Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus unveiled its 2021 legislative priority list at a press conference held at the State House. The caucus is chaired by Rep. Karen Alzate (D-Dist. 60, Pawtucket).  The Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus represents and advocates for the interests of disadvantaged people throughout the State of Rhode Island. It seeks to increase a diverse participation and representation in all levels of government.

This Week At The Rhode Island General Assembly

Legislation ( 2021-H 5279) sponsored by Rep. Michelle E. McGaw  (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) would require the state’s Energy Facility Siting Board to deny applications for power plants that would have adverse effects on Rhode Island’s ability to meet its carbon-emissions-reduction goals. Companion legislation ( 2021-S 0127) has been introduced in the Senate by Sen. Jeanine Calkin (D-Dist.30, Warwick). Sen. de la Cruz, Rep. Place decry ‘shadow closure’ attempt at Zambarano Senate Minority Whip Jessica de la Cruz, (R-Dist. 23, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester) and Rep. David J. Place, (R-Dist. 47, Burrillville, Glocester) vowed to continue fighting to keep Burrillville’s Zambarano Unit of Eleanor Slater Hospital open, amid disclosure from a retired hospital administrator that the state plans to close the skilled care facility and discharge those patients unable to receive care anywhere else. The former administrator said the move stems fro

Bill introduced to add employment, pension, community impact review to Lifespan-CNE merger

Bill introduced to add employment, pension, community impact review to Lifespan-CNE merger
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