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Summer is fast approaching, which means one thing in Rhode Island politics: the General Assembly session is coming to a close.

PROVIDENCE — After running out of time at the end of the 2023 legislative session, legislative leaders from both chambers of the General Assembly vowed 2024 would be the year changes to Rhode Island’s controversial police officer protections would finally happen. The Senate wasted no time on its part, unanimously passing legislation sponsored by Senate […] The post Negotiations to reform Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights may be nearing finish line appeared first on Rhode Island Current.

Pop quiz! What sounds like a healthier choice for a grade schooler’s midday meal: A half cup of white rice, or a “cinnamon bun fun lunch”? The latter option was on the menu for East Greenwich elementary schools on Wednesday. Later that same day, a bill concerning the quality of public school meals passed the […] The post Schoolkids already have enough on their plate. Will legislators take brown rice off it? appeared first on Rhode Island Current.

Once again Rhode Island lawmakers are contemplating reforms to the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights, which dictates how officers are disciplined.

The House Judiciary Committee held three bills aimed at reforming LEOBOR for further study.