Daily Briefing: The legislation session is over, why not all bills are dead

ALSO: What's the largest quahog ever caught in Rhode Island? ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Jul 1 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at [The Providence Journal]( and this is the Daily Briefing. If you had your eye on a specific bill only to find out it didn't go anywhere don't worry, there's a chance it still has life. The legislation may have come to an end in June, but there's another step for many bills that could lend to a different outcome in the future. This is where study commissions come into play. In this week's Political Scene, Journal reporter Kathleen Gregg looks at the three Senate study commissions, five House study commissions and three joint commissions that will further examine topics such as climate change, beach erosion and public school transportation. [The House chamber at the Rhode Island State House - 2262023] The House chamber at the Rhode Island State House. Kris Craig/The Providence Journal [With the General Assembly about to undertake the process, learn more about how study commissions work and why they haven't always been popular.]( • When conceived, the William C. O'Neill Bike Path was meant to be a connection to Narragansett Beach. Starting from the West Kingston Amtrak station, the path winds through South Kingstown until it stops near Narragansett Elementary School. For about 10 years now, the effort to reach the beach has eluded officials. That may soon change if the Town Council can agree on a route. [The Journal's Jonny Williams reports on the options being considered and why one councilor has decided to draw her own route as federal funding for the project nears a deadline for use.]( • A long-vacant lot at the corner of Atwells Avenue and Knight Street in Providence, across from the towering [Church of the Holy Ghost]( is on its way to becoming 39 income-restricted apartments. How do you know if you'll qualify? [The Journal's Wheeler Cowperthwiate breaks down the income guidelines and explains why this project matters.]( • A new program through the URI Cooperative Extension is trying to connect veterans with agriculture in Rhode Island. [Journal contributor Frank Lesson highlights the Boots to Bushels program in this week's Veterans Voice column.]( • What's the largest quahog ever caught in Rhode Island? [This week's What and Why RI has the answer.]( More from The Providence Journal [Find the latest obituaries here.]( [Subscribers can read the eNewspaper here.]( WORTH A READ 📰 Historian who predicted 9 of the last 10 election results [says Democrats shouldn't drop Joe Biden]( 🎆 Drone light shows turn night skies into a canvas. [Why you don't want to miss them]( 🚨 [Molly Bish case reaches sad 24th anniversary]( still unsolved RHODY RANKS Every day we receive emails ranking Rhode Island. While the work behind the ranks may be dubious, they can be fun. Each day I'll share where Rhody Ranks from one of the latest emails. Data reveals Rhode Island residents are the 7th most interested in getting a new dog in the US. The canine experts at [Showsight Magazine]( have analyzed national and regional Google searches for new dogs to identify the states most eager to add a dog to the family. 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