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| Assembly Update - The End is Near |
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| Thursday, 19 June 2008 | |
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It's never over till it's over, but the lawmaking process for this year is grinding toward its end. The House has approved its final version of the state budget, and the proposal now goes to the Senate, which is expected to discuss it today and vote on Friday. The House version cuts the issuance of $35 million bonds for open space and $15 million for water pollution reduction efforts. If this doesn't please you, let your Senators know NOW! Click here to find contact info. Click on "More..." for more info. Click here for the latest update on the open space issue, via the RI Land Trust Council. Click here for a recent story on both issues via the projo. Eco-initiatives that were less budget-dependent have fared better. Renewable energy and electronic waste proposals made headway.
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