Christopher Shea

Politics + Justice

Rhode Island House Approves Assault-Style Weapons Ban, Sending High-Profile Legislation to the Senate

43-28 vote features opposition from all chamber Republicans, 17 Democrats, 1 independent

June 6, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Economy

Following Months of Private Talks, Potential Compromise Emerges in Casino Smoking Ban Debate

Revised proposal would clear the smoke inside Bally’s Rhode Island casinos by 2027

June 5, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Politics + Justice

Rhode Island Senate Committee to Consider McKee’s Latest RIPTA Board Nominee

June 5, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Economy

Expanding Sports Betting, Cracking Down on Underage Gambling in Play in Final Stretch of Session

With support from Senate leadership, Rhode Island is moving closer to ending IGT’s digital sports betting monopoly and strengthening penalties for underage online gambling — but the House remains a wildcard in both efforts

June 3, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Politics + Justice

House Panel to Consider Advancing Amended Assault Weapons Ban Bill to Rhode Island House Floor

Gun safety advocates hope to keep momentum building after U.S. Supreme Court declines review of high-capacity gun magazine ban

June 3, 2025

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Christopher Shea