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The bill signing ceremony was held on the south steps of the State House.

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Rhode Island legalizes same-sex marriage

May 3, 2013 0 comments

Gov. Lincoln Chafee ’75 P’14 signed the historic legislation at a State House ceremony yesterday.

Onlookers filled the Senate viewing galleries and the overflow viewing area designated for extra people. Though a majority of visitors supported same-sex marriage, around 40 people came to oppose the bill.

As senators debate, activists protest, react

April 25, 2013 0 comments

The final vote in favor of same-sex marriage was met with both elation and disappointment.

Providence looks to redevelop Kennedy Plaza

April 25, 2013 1 comment

Reduced bus traffic will open up space for an additional park area and marketplace.

Panel encourages Latino leadership

April 25, 2013 0 comments

The speakers emphasized the importance of Latino politicians representing diverse local populations.

R.I. Foundation awards two innovation fellowships

April 25, 2013 0 comments

The projects aim to eradicate Hepatitis C and bring design tools and programs to students.

Sen. Donna Nesselbush ’84, D-Pawtucket — the legislation’s primary sponsor — audience members and other senators celebrated the passage of the same-sex marriage bill after seeing the vote total appear on the screen.

R.I. Senate approves same-sex marriage

April 25, 2013 3 comments

The legislation will likely be signed into law within the next few weeks and would take effect Aug. 1.

Senate to vote on same-sex marriage bill today

April 24, 2013 0 comments

All five of Rhode Island’s Republican senators announced they will vote in favor of the legislation.

The above-ground power lines near India Point Park make the land less attractive and could make the area less desirable to buyers, said David Riley, co-chair of the advocacy group Friends of India Point Park.

Petition seeks to bury power lines

April 23, 2013 0 comments

Moving power lines underground could increase property values by India Point Park.

Committee to vote on same-sex marriage

April 23, 2013 0 comments

The R.I. Senate Judiciary Committee’s decision will determine whether the bill goes to a Senate vote.

Bill could finance child care assistance

April 23, 2013 0 comments

R.I. Works is intended to help single parents who are attempting to acquire new job skills.