Polls show divide over proposed RI bottle bill

Polls show divide over proposed RI bottle bill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island lawmakers heard two hours of testimony about a proposed "bottle bill" Wednesday night that, if passed, would impose a 10-cent deposit on all recyclable beverage containers. The Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture listened to dozens of supporters and opponents who expressed their opinions about the legislation, which has stirred controversy on both sides of the aisle. Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee, D-…