Senate’s ‘Rhode to Work’ plan sees mixed success

Published July 6, 2014 2:36pm ET



PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Senate’s high-priority workforce development initiative saw mixed success in the 2014 legislative session, with several measures stalling in the House without getting a hearing.

Nine of the 21 “Rhode to Work” measures passed the General Assembly and were sent to the governor. Seven bills died, including five that were not considered in the House. Two didn’t get Senate votes.

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