RI bill would make fossil fuel companies pay for climate change Battle of the bans: Gas-powered lawn equipment kicks up dust at the State House. House panel approves $18M 'backstop' to facilitate hospitals sale PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS Political Scene: The wish lists of RI's state office-holders Rhode Island lawmaker proposes bill to arm public college campus police Bill would allow abuse survivors to end leases early ACLU raises concerns about speaker restrictions on RI judicial panel...

How will a new state law banning cellphones in schools change classrooms? Communities grapple with who makes policy, what it looks like and how to enforce it. Plus, the controversial Peter Alviti steps down as DOT boss, while Joe Shekarchi finally ends speculation over whether he'll run for governor. Jim Hummel is with Paige Parks from RI KIDS COUNT and political contributor Don Roach. Watch the show here .

RIDOT removed over 700 bridges from its count, then said it met repair goal Director Peter Alviti will step down from Rhode Island Department of Transportation PAST BRIDGE REPORTS McKee declares Washington Bridge demolition phase officially over State to pay former US attorney, law firm $83K+ for bridge oversight hearing Transportation Director Alviti to testify under oath at bridge oversight hearing DC vs RI Don’t blame whosiewhatis. It’s not his job! Contractors being sued by RIDOT are...