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http://www.rilegislature.gov 24-04-2009 23:01:42
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Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Hanna Gallo and Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone III took part in a grand opening celebration for Amazonās āPVD2ā fulfillment center in Johnston. Watch the event here: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11484?sitā¦


Legislation introduced by Sen. @alanadimario.bsky.social and Rep. Joseph M. McNamara makes federally mandated school 504 plans part of state law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_ā¦




A new law sponsored by Sen. Lαmmis J. Vαrgαs and Justine Caldwell has eliminated a costly administrative burden on Rhode Islandās smaller nonprofit agencies, enabling them to direct more of their funding toward their mission. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_ā¦


A new law sponsored by Sen. Tiara T. Mack and House Commission on Housing Affordability Chairwoman June S. Speakman makes improvements to RIās Low and Moderate Income Housing Act to encourage the construction of homes Rhode Islanders can afford. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_ā¦


A new law sponsored by Sen. @alanadimario.bsky.social and Rep. Jason Knight will ensure that some multi-family housing development is allowed in areas within RIās Urban Services Boundary that have available public water and sewer capacity. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_ā¦


A new law sponsored by Sen. jakeforsenate and Rep. Arthur J. Corvese will allow flexibility on the tax levy cap for communities when new housing is built, provided the new housing meets criteria including affordability requirements. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_ā¦


A bill from Sen. Pam Lauria and Deputy Majority Whip Mia Ackerman to improve public health education about Alzheimerās and dementia has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_ā¦


Legislation introduced by Senate Majority Whip Senator David P. Tikoian and Rep. Jennifer Boylan that will aid law enforcement in solving gun-related crimes by taking advantage of a national ballistics analysis database has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_ā¦


Legislation sponsored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Lou DiPalma and House Innovation & Technology Committee Chairwoman Jacquelyn Baginski to regulate the use of synthetic media in elections has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_ā¦


Legislation introduced by Sen. Senator Lori Urso - District 8 and Rep. Arthur Handy to launch a pilot statewide Main Street Coordinating Program to aid the success of Rhode Islandās main streets, downtowns and city centers has become law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_ā¦


Today, Senator Bridget Valverde took part in a grand opening celebration for the Soria Apartments, an affordable housing community in East Greenwich with an emphasis on serving older adults and individuals with disabilities. Watch here: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11487?sitā¦
