Update on Handheld Cellphone Ban
This is an update on last week’s blog, regarding a bill to ban the use of handheld cellphones while driving in the state of Rhode Island. The bill passed in the Senate this week with a vote of 35-2. …
Proposed Law to Increase Regulation on Drones
Currently, there are two prominent views on drone regulation. Some believe that if the drone industry is overly regulated, it will slow down and discourage the future impact drones could have on the economy and technological advances for Rhode …
Rhode Island Infrastructure
In 2014, the residents of Rhode Island voted to approve the $35 million bond to pay for “enhancements and renovations to mass transit hub infrastructure throughout the state,” which was expected to include the Providence train station. Currently there …
Road Conditions in Rhode Island
Rhode Island’s Infrastructure
Rhode Island residents are the most dissatisfied with their road conditions, compared to all other states. Earlier this month, Governor Raimondo signed a bill to have tolls specifically for large trucks in order to combat the wear …
Banning Use of Handheld Devices for Drivers
Vote to Ban on Handheld Devices for Drivers
This past Thursday, Feb 25th, the Rhode Island State House-Senate committee approved a bill that would ban drivers from using handheld phones while driving in Rhode Island. The bill is scheduled to …
Rhode Island Electric Car Rebates
Rhode Island’s Energy Commissioner, Marian Gold, announced new rebate incentives for plug-in energy vehicles (PEVs) in Rhode Island. The Federal government implemented a similar tax credit that car owners can take advantage of in addition to the rebates. Rhode …
THE HEAVY HITTER TO SPONSOR FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE NEWPORT SKATING CENTER
ATTORNEY ROB LEVINE, a.k.a. THE HEAVY HITTER, TO SPONSOR FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE NEWPORT SKATING CENTER
Join attorney Rob Levine & Associates at the newly reopened Newport Skating Center in Newport, RI this Saturday, February 13th for a day …
New Device to Spot Texting and Driving
In the state of Rhode Island, all drivers are banned from texting and driving by law. Even with this law in place, each day more than 1,200 people are injured and 15 people are killed as a result of …
THE HEAVY HITTER SPONSORS SKATING DAY AT THE NEWPORT SKATING CENTER
(Newport, RI) – Attorney Rob Levine & Associates is proud to sponsor a day of safe and fun skating at the newly reopened Newport Skating Center in downtown Newport at the Newport Yachting Center this Saturday, February 6th from …
Green Job Growth in Rhode Island
Last Tuesday the Providence President of Senate, Teresa Paiva Weed, hosted a roundtable discussion with state senators about a legislative action to grow Rhode Island’s green business sector. The green industries in the state have created a lot of …
