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increasing web access at the federal government

Feb 27 2023

Federal agencies must make websites more accessible – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues After Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced on March 20, 2020, the bipartisan ...
Rachel Miller

Feb 26 2023

In the Arena – Rachel Miller Providence City Council president

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. Today he speaks with Rachel Miller, President of the Providence ...
A green lawn mower and a rake in the grass.

Feb 22 2023

“No person shall use a lawn care device”, take a pic of your neighbor for evidence. What’s that?

We've all seen silly legislation - that the sponsor surely knew would not pass. Some examples? An effort to eliminate ...
A man in a suit and tie smiling, Rep. Cicilline to become head of the Rhode Island Foundation.

Feb 21 2023

RI Rep. David Cicilline will resign to become head of the Rhode Island Foundation

The Rhode Island Foundation today announced that Hon. David N. Cicilline will serve as its next president and chief executive ...
A man in a suit sitting in front of a desk.

Feb 19 2023

In the Arena: Joseph Polisena, Jr., Mayor of Johnston

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interview leaders in Rhode Island. This week he speaks with the new Mayor of Johnston, ...
An image of a bus with a red, white and blue background.

Feb 18 2023

UPDATED: Call for RIPTA – RIDOT merger, leadership change

Late on Friday, RI Senate President Dominick Ruggerio called for the immediate resignation of former Warwick mayor and RIPTA Chief ...
Special legislative commission to study low-income housing.

Feb 17 2023

Homeless in RI: Not over in spring, children living outdoors, more shelters, more tents, deep audits

Expanding 24-hour Warming Stations and Overnight Shelters The RI Department of Housing in partnership with the Executive Office of Health ...
A rocky shore with waves crashing over rocks.

Feb 14 2023

Your COVID risk depends on who, and where, you are – Nick Landekic

By Nick Landekic, contributing writer to RINewsToday Photo: RI photographer Jason Michalski President Biden wants the COVID national state of ...
Homeless in RI

Feb 13 2023

Homeless in RI: “Homeless Bill of Rights” can push change or become a deadly tool

Photo: Jesus the homeless, Timothy Schmalz, 2018 Introduced in the Senate by: Senators Tassoni, Lynch, Jabour, Doyle, and DeVall in ...
A nurse hugs an elderly woman in a wheelchair.

Feb 13 2023

Nursing home workforce crisis deepens with minimum staffing standards – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on senior issues "The long-term care industry is enduring the worst workforce crisis in its ...