Sex trafficking. Waterfowl hunting laws. Grandparents' visitation rights. The use of solitary confinement at the Adult Correctional Institutions. When in doubt, create a study commission. And that is exactly what Rhode Island's legislative leaders chose to do with a long list of bills introduced during the five-and-a-half-month General Assembly session that ended just after 6 a.m.
Political Scene: When In Doubt In General Assembly, Form A Committee
Alisha A. PinaJennifer BogdanKatherine Gregg, The Providence Journal
Sun, 06/26/2016 - 5:55pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Rhode Island Providence County Providence
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