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East Providence Senator Conley releases floor statement on support of same-sex marriage

By   /  April 24, 2013  /  Government & Politics, News  /  1 Comment

East Providence Senator William J. Conley delivers his remarks in support same-sex marriage legislation pending before the state's upper body.

PROVIDENCE — Wednesday, April 24, as the full Rhode Island Senate prepared to take its historic vote backing same-sex marriage legislation (Bill S38), East Providence’s William J. Conley was one of several senators to deliver remarks during discussion of the bill on the floor of the upper chamber. The bill eventually passed on a full [...]

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Same-sex marriage bill heads to House floor for vote today

By   /  January 24, 2013  /  Government & Politics, News  /  No Comments

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PROVIDENCE — The House Judiciary Committee Tuesday, Jan. 22, voted unanimously to recommend passage of legislation to allow same-sex marriage in Rhode Island, sending the bill to the full House of Representatives Thursday, Jan. 24. A vote is expected Thursday in the House, where 42 of the 75 members signed on as sponsors of the [...]

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Letter: It’s your duty to vote

By   /  September 9, 2012  /  Letters to the Editor  /  No Comments

To the editor, The primary elections in the state of Rhode Island will be held on September 11, 2012 and because of the nature of Rhode Island politics, it may be the only opportunity that residents of East Providence have to cast their vote for the candidate of their choice.  In far too many races [...]

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