http://ripr.org en http://ripr.org/post/bill-would-add-two-student-seats-rhode-island-board-education <p>Legislation sponsored by Providence Rep Edith Ajello, would add two student positions to the newly formed Rhode Island Board of Education.</p><p>One seat would represent public high schools—the other seat, public colleges.</p><p>The two students would not be given a vote, but would be able to voice their opinions, providing insight to the board says Ajello.</p> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:57:45 +0000 John Bender 12521 at http://ripr.org http://ripr.org/post/should-students-serve-ri-board-education <p>The House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will consider adding two students to the State Board of Education at a hearing scheduled for Wednesday.<br><br>The bill, sponsored by Providence Democrat Edith Ajello, proposes two additional seats on the board, one for a college student and one for a high school student. Both positions would be non-voting, but the students would have their opinions recorded in official minutes from any meeting.<br> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:58:13 +0000 Elisabeth Harrison 12488 at http://ripr.org http://ripr.org/post/ajello-intros-bill-legalize-tax-regulate-marijuana <p>State lawmakers are trying once again to legalize marijuana. More on the proposal to regulate and tax the drug.</p> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:50:56 +0000 Kristin Gourlay 9930 at http://ripr.org Ajello intros bill to legalize, tax, regulate marijuana