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The General Assembly of Rhode Island has been abuzz with legislative activity this week, with several significant bills making their way

Daniel J. McKee, D- Rhode Island, issued the following news release:. Governor Dan McKee, joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin and House Deputy Majority Whip Mia A. Ackerman, today signed into law the Maryellen Goodwin Colorectal Cancer Screening Act which provides full insurance...

Governor Dan McKee, joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin and House Deputy Majority Whip Mia A. Ackerman, today signed into law the Maryellen Goodwin Colorectal Cancer Screening Act (S-383A, H-5432A) which provides full insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings. The bill-signing took place at Miriam Hospital where Majority Whip Goodwin is currently undergoing treatment for colon cancer.   “Expand...

Shekarchi unveils package of affordable housing legislation R.I. HOUSE SPEAKER K. Joseph Shekarchi on Monday announced a package of legislation to support creating more affordable housing in the state. / COURTESY GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on Monday unveiled a package of seven pieces of legislation aimed at making housing more available and affordable in the state. The Warwick Democrat said housing is “a critical challenge,” and also urged Rhode Isl...