Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week.
Speaker of the House Nicholas A. Mattiello (D-Dist. 15, Cranston) and Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D-Dist. 27, Cranston, West Warwick) have introduced legislation to examine the safety of Rhode Island’s schools and to ensure that school safety plans are adopted in each school department.
Kevin Aherne
The Dan Hurley Era has seemingly come to an end in Rhode Island. And I'm happy to see him go. Six years after arriving in Kingston via Staten Island (Wagner College) to undertake a massive program rebuild for the Rams, the men's basketball coach is setting his sights on larger challenges. Specifically, Hurley is expected to sign a long-term, big-money contract with the Connecticut Huskies, after also drawing attention from the Pittsburgh Panthers of the ACC.
Tyler Salk
As we get further into the election year, the team at 990WBOB is here to serve as your source of political news in the state of Rhode Island. Through our podcasts and articles, our renegades are learning as much about the candidates as possible. As such, I spoke with R.I. House (District 21-Warwick) candidate Ron Loparto to discuss his 2018 campaign. Read the Interview Below
Kids in Rhode Island will unite against tobacco use on March 21 as they join thousands of young people nationwide to mark Kick Butts Day. More than 1,000 events are planned across the United States for this annual day of youth activism, sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. See below for a list of local events.
On Kick Butts Day, kids encourage their peers to be tobacco-free, reject tobacco companies' devious marketing and urge elected officials to help make the next generation tobacco-free. |
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