Providence, R.I. City Council Overrides Veto of Smoking Ban
After two votes and a mayoral veto, it turns out that there was enough support to enact a smoking ban of one of Providence, R.I.’s…
Providence, R.I.’s New Smoking Ban Vetoed By Mayor
Providence, R.I. Mayor Jorge Elorza has followed through on his promise to veto an expanded smoking ban for the downtown core of his city, calling…
Providence, R.I. Passes Smoking Ban, Veto Likely
A proposal to ban smoking in the downtown area of Providence, R.I. got a favorable vote in its second reading on Wednesday night, but a…
Providence, R.I. Passes Downtown Smoking Ban, Mayor Promises Veto
A newly enacted smoking ban for the downtown area of Providence, R.I. appears headed for a fight, as Mayor Jorge Elorza has promised to veto…
Central Falls Close to Becoming First City in Rhode Island to Raise Tobacco Age to 21
Rhode Island could soon have its first city to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21, as on Monday the Central Falls City…
North Providence, R.I. Unanimously Passes Parks Smoking Ban
The town of North Providence, R.I. has a new ban on smoking in parks and playgrounds after the town council unanimously approved the proposal at…
