Latest Rhode Island Headlines
All the headlines from our Rhode Island Topic Page, ordered by recency.
R.I. MAY DELAY LEAD PAINT RULES:
Jul 5 2004 // Lead-paint regulations for thousands of old housing units were to take effect July 1 in Rhode Island, but real estate agents and a growing number of lawmakers say owners need more time to prepare for the changes. The...
R.I.’s Pawtucket Mutual Cancels All Remaining Policies
Jun 30 2004 // Rhode Island insurer Pawtucket Mutual Insurance Co., and its subsidiary Narragansett Bay Insurance Co., which are under state control but still solvent, is canceling in midterm all remaining policies, a decision forced by...
R.I. Lawmakers Recess After Approving Lead Paint Delay and New Health Insurance Post
Jun 28 2004 // The Rhode Island General Assembly went into recess early Saturday, June 26, after approving dozens of bills that included health insurance reforms, a delay in lead paint mandates for landlords and development of a new...
PCI Urges R.I. Gov. to Halt Rental Car Amendment
Jun 24 2004 // A trade association representing most of Rhode Island’s largest auto insurers is urging Gov. Donald Carcieri to veto a recently passed bill because of an amendment that would impact rentals of replacement vehicles...
R.I. Session Nears End with Med-Mal Push
Jun 23 2004 // As the end of the 2004 legislative session draws near in Rhode Island, Rep. Peter T. Ginaitt says he is pushing hard for the passage of his legislation to change some of the state laws governing medical malpractice...
R.I. Senate Backs Regional Health Plan
Jun 17 2004 // The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation introduced by Sen. James C. Sheehan (D-Dist. 36) of Narragansett and North Kingstown to integrate Rhode Island’s insurance rules and regulations with those of...
R.I. Eyes Delay in Lead Paint Regulations
Jun 14 2004 // Lead-paint regulations for thousands of old housing units take effect July 1 in Rhode Island, but real estate agents and a growing number of lawmakers say owners need more time to prepare for the changes. The legislation...
New R.I. Law Allows Terrorism Exclusion for Certain Commercial Risks
Jun 14 2004 // A new Rhode Island law allows for a terrorism exclusion from the Standard Fire Policy (SFP) for certain commercial risks. The new law, which became effective last week, amends the state’s Special Commercial Risk...
R.I. Motor Vehicle Registry Expands Online
Jun 2 2004 // Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri has announced the launching of expanded online capabilities at the Division of Motor Vehicles that are intended to provide more convenient options to consumers. The owners of nearly...
After 205 Years, R.I.-Based Providence Washington to Close Its Doors
Jun 1 2004 // Providence Washington Insurance Companies is shutting down after more than two centuries, a victim of financial losses, an inability to raise capital and failure to find a buyer. The Providence, R.I.-based company’s...
R.I. Launches Lead Paint Mitigation Campaign
May 28 2004 // Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri has unveiled a new media campaign aimed at lead paint mitigation. The Lead Hazard Mitigation Law, which takes effect July 1, requires that all owners of rental properties built...
R.I. Measure Seeks Car Rental Coverage Details
May 14 2004 // The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed legislation sponsored by House Majority Whip Rene R. Menard to require vehicle rental companies to clearly lay out the restrictions on the collision insurance they...
R.I. Lawmakers Tackle Blue Cross Management
May 12 2004 // The legislation promised by House and Senate leaders to address the management of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and oversight of the insurance industry in the state has been introduced in both chambers. The...
R.I. Gov. Carcieri Nominates W.C. Chief Judge
May 5 2004 // Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri has nominated Associate Judge George E. Healy, Jr. to the position of Chief Judge of the Workers’ Compensation Court. Judge Healy’s nomination is subject to Senate...
R.I. Senate Passes Smoking Ban
May 3 2004 // The Rhode Island Senate on a 25-7 vote passed legislation that would ban smoking in nearly every public place in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Workers’ Safety Act of 2004 (2004 – S2029A), sponsored by Sen. V....
R.I. Senate Votes to Close Drunk Driving Loophole
Apr 30 2004 // The Rhode Island Senate has unanimously passed a bill to hold drunk drivers accountable for injuruies and deaths they cause. Under the legislation, DNA laced blood, fluids and body tissue could be taken from suspects who...
R.I. Hopes to Ink Pawtucket Deal by June
Apr 27 2004 // As the May 1 anniversary of its receivership nears, Pawtucket Mutual Insurance Co. remains under state control not writing any new or renewal business but still handling claims. Rhode Island officials have not yet given up...
R.I. Bill Seeks Commissioner Post:
Apr 19 2004 // Rhode Island Reps. Joanne Giannini, Arhur Handy, Charlene Lima, Peter Petrarca and Peter Wasylyk want the state to create a new executive level Department of Insurance Commissioner to replace the current insurance unit...
R.I. Gov. Seeks Med-Mal Caps:
Apr 19 2004 // Gov. Don Carcieri has proposed capping the amount of money medical malpractice victims in Rhode Island can receive for pain and suffering. The governor’s proposal would limit pain and suffering awards to $250,000,...
R.I. Bill Would Create New Insurance Commissioner Post
Apr 7 2004 // Rhode Island may have a different look in insurance regulation if several lawmakers have their way. Reps. Joanne Giannini, Arhur Handy, Charlene Lima, Peter Petrarca and Peter Wasylyk want the state to create a new...
