Local News: Legislation Allows Relaxed Rules for Outdoor Dining

Local News: Legislation Allows Relaxed Rules for Outdoor Dining

March 31, 2022
Bill signing event in West Hartford continues popular pandemic measure From Staff ...
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CRA News: Local Restaurateurs Take Action in Grassroots Advocacy

CRA News: Local Restaurateurs Take Action in Grassroots Advocacy

March 26, 2022
By Megan Andrews, Legislative Assistant, Connecticut Restaurant Association As one of ...
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RI Legislative News: 2022 Legislative Session Opens

RI Legislative News: 2022 Legislative Session Opens

February 28, 2022
Recovering hospitality businesses see support, “nip” bottle proposal could hit retail ...
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Rhode Island On-Premise Sector Gets Legislative Support

Rhode Island On-Premise Sector Gets Legislative Support

February 10, 2022
 From Staff Reports Two popular bills, which were backed by the Rhode Island ...
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On Premise Advice: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

On Premise Advice: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

February 2, 2022
By Len Panaggio I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season that was prosperous ...
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CRA Column: National Collaboration Makes a Difference for Local

CRA Column: National Collaboration Makes a Difference for Local

August 30, 2021
By Emily Garfinkel, Operations Assistant, Connecticut Restaurant Association Last ...
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Ocean State Hospitality Industry Aided by Legislation

Ocean State Hospitality Industry Aided by Legislation

July 28, 2021
Wins include continued alcohol to-go By Sara Capozzi A number of industry bills and ...
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On Premise Advice: So Many Questions, So Few Answers

On Premise Advice: So Many Questions, So Few Answers

November 3, 2020
By Len Panaggio Here we are in November and what is the state of our industry? As I ...
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RIHA Column: Have Your Chili Without the Chill, #BYOBlanket

RIHA Column: Have Your Chili Without the Chill, #BYOBlanket

October 26, 2020
By Dale Venturini, President & CEO, RI Hospitality Association This is New ...
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Rhode Island Municipalities Create, Extend On-Premise Permit Options

Rhode Island Municipalities Create, Extend On-Premise Permit Options

September 15, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, multiple municipalities in coordination with the ...
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Gov. Lamont Signs New Executive Order: Dining, Drinks Addressed

Gov. Lamont Signs New Executive Order: Dining, Drinks Addressed

May 18, 2020
Among declining rates of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations combined with ...
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