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Skipping the Tolls: Rhode Island Trucking Association Offers State a “Plan B”

Associations Now

In response to a controversial plan to introduce tolls for trucks, the Rhode Island Trucking Association didn’t get frustrated by the idea; instead, the group offered up a plan of its own that avoids relying on tolls entirely. The industry that would have to pick up the bill, however, is not so sure.

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1-On-1 With Jim Carney: Growing Membership With a “New, User-friendly Website”

Wild Apricot

Our latest 1-On-1 interview was with Jim Carney, the immediate past president of The Rhode Island Academy of Physician Assistants. Jim shares insight on how their new website and member-only events has helped them build membership. membership'

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Conference Circuit: Lab Hours

Associations Now

The Association of Public Health Laboratories’ 2017 Annual Meeting and 11th Government Environmental Laboratory Conference will begin in Rhode Island this weekend. Venue: Rhode Island Convention Center. City: Providence, Rhode Island. Organization: Association of Public Health Laboratories.

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Governors Association Meeting Highlights Bipartisan Nature of Opioid Battle

Associations Now

The fight against synthetic opioids, largely taking place at the state level, took center stage at this week’s National Governors Association Summer Meeting in Rhode Island. During a panel discussion, Rhode Island Gov. The problem is one that brings leaders together from both parties.

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Boatbuilding Program Introduces High Schoolers to Marine Industry Careers

Associations Now

In an effort to fill the boat shoes of retiring marine tradesmen and women, the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association created a summertime boatbuilding program aimed at high school students. For such a small state, Rhode Island has a considerable amount of coastline— approximately 400 miles of it.

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Statement On Confirmation Of Gina Raimondo As Secretary Of Commerce

InternetAssociation

Secretary Raimondo has firsthand experience in Rhode Island with the good that the internet industry enables for small businesses and citizens seeking jobs. The internet industry supports her mission to spur job creation, empower innovative entrepreneurs, and help American workers and businesses compete globally.

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At home, at work: Regulating home businesses in community associations

Ungrated

and a fellow in CAI’s College of Community Association Lawyers , says there haven’t been many problems with home based businesses in the more than 4,000 Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire townhome and condominium communities his firm represents. He did have to write a letter to the owner of a Cape Cod, Mass.,