News FeedJun 16, 20201 min readBudget Chaos, Abolishing Electoral College & More Political NewsLawmakers resume work on budget, pandemic and police bills Amended state budget of $11.8B proposed for current fiscal year, relies on federal funds and program cuts Senate committee approves task force that would reform police policies New State House precautions as lawmakers return R.I. House leaders plan to use much of rainy-day fund to help balance state budget Annual Congressional Breakfast held virtually this year Cicilline: Juneteenth should be a national holiday Most of R.I. delegation want to abolish Electoral College COVID-19 offers R.I. leaders a chance to reassess priorities
Lawmakers resume work on budget, pandemic and police bills Amended state budget of $11.8B proposed for current fiscal year, relies on federal funds and program cuts Senate committee approves task force that would reform police policies New State House precautions as lawmakers return R.I. House leaders plan to use much of rainy-day fund to help balance state budget Annual Congressional Breakfast held virtually this year Cicilline: Juneteenth should be a national holiday Most of R.I. delegation want to abolish Electoral College COVID-19 offers R.I. leaders a chance to reassess priorities