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Current Policies, Laws, and Regulations
- Final Rules and Regulations Database"This database contains all regulations filed by state agencies, boards and commissions since January 2002."
- Proposed Rules and Regulations Database"This database contains regulations that are currently proposed by state agencies, boards and commissions."
- Code of Rhode Island RulesURI Ref KFR35 .A24 (22 vols)
Text of all state regulations on file. Arranged by an 8-digit numbering system based on issuing agency. Indexed by subject, rule number, and citing authority.
Tracking Bills
- Bill Tracker (State of Rhode Island General Assembly)After you create a login, you can check the status of bills before the General Assembly.
- Legislative Session InformationCovers current session's bills, laws, and amendments. Also provides links to bills and public laws from 1997 to the present.
Finding Policy Papers
- PAIS Index (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
- What’s included? Citations to journal articles, books, government publications, research & conference reports, publications of international agencies, and other materials from over 120 countries. Covers topics related to public affairs, public and social policies, and international relations. Updated monthly.
- What dates are covered? 1914 - Present.
- Think Tank Search (Harvard Kennedy School)Customized Google search of think tank and research centers provided by the Harvard Kennedy School.
- On Think TanksAn open directory of think tanks created by independent researchers. Includes a wide range of information about the think tanks, such as the topics they focus on, how to contact them, and more.
- League of Women in GovernmentThis organization supports local and statewide organizations that advance women to local government leadership.
- Institute for Women's Policy ResearchThis group engages in research to support policy initiatives concerning women.
Historical Past
- America: History and Life with Full Text (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new window
- What’s included? Citations to and the full text of hundreds of full-text history journals about the history and culture of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present. Includes features such as the ability to search by time period.
- What dates are covered? 1955 to the present
- Providence Journal (Newsbank) This link opens in a new window
- What’s included? Articles from the Providence Journal. Searchable page images available for 1829 to present. Full text available from 1981 to present.
- What dates are covered? 1829 - Present.
Data
- Neighborhood Snapshots (City of Providence)Provides demographic, economic, transportation, health, and historical information about the 25 neighborhoods in the city of Providence.
- Statistical Abstract of the U.S. (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
- What’s included? The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
- What dates are covered? 1878 - Present.