From ABC 6 – A new law has just signed by Governor Chafee will force Bryant University to reimburse the Town of Smithfield for emergency services. The law requires Bryant and the town to negotiate a payment agreement. If they don’t reach a deal by next march Bryant will have to pay the full cost […]
Smithfield able to bill Bryant University for rescue services
From ABC 6 – The General Assembly of Rhode Island has given the town of Smithfield the authority to bill Bryant University beginning next March for the actual cost of fire, police and rescue services supplied to the university. Sen. Stephen R. Archambault, one of the bill’s sponsors, said the bill’s passage had become imperative […]
Law aims to prevent sex offenders from working near kids
From WPRI – PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – A bill put forward by the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office would punish certain businesses if they “knowingly” hire a sex offender whose victim was a minor. The proposed law would fine the entity $1,000 a day for every day the employee worked there unless the worker lied […]
New law protects children from sex offenders
From Channel 10 – PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island lawmakers are set to hear testimony on legislation that would prohibit facilities providing programs and services to children from employing registered sex offenders. http://www.turnto10.com/story/25131393/ri-bill-would-prohibit-hiring-of-sex-offenders
Animal Abuser Charged Under New Law
From Channel 10 News: JOHNSTON, R.I. – The ink is barely dry on a new law making it a crime in Rhode Island to leave an animal in a hot car, and Johnston police have filed the first charges in the state. http://www.turnto10.com/story/25979508/man-charged-under-new-ri-animal-law