Five State Representatives demand answers from scandal plagued Speaker
January 28, 2020

Five State Representatives demand answers from scandal plagued Speaker

“When is enough, enough? It is probably when the Rhode Island State Police are searching State House...

Nine Local, State Officials Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President
January 27, 2020

Nine Local, State Officials Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President

“I’m grateful to be endorsed by this group of Rhode Island’s foremost leaders,” said Elizabeth Warren. “From...

Community groups ask Governor Raimondo to not scatter Kennedy Plaza
January 24, 2020

Community groups ask Governor Raimondo to not scatter Kennedy Plaza

“A well-designed bus hub should be placed for easy foot traffic at a central downtown location where...

RI Democrats invited to be a part of the 2020 Democratic National Convention
January 22, 2020

RI Democrats invited to be a part of the 2020 Democratic National Convention

“We are hoping that Rhode Island Democrats will become a part of this exciting process and share...

ECRI deeply disappointed by Speaker Mattiello’s inaccurate remarks about the climate crisis
January 17, 2020

ECRI deeply disappointed by Speaker Mattiello’s inaccurate remarks about the climate crisis

“For the Speaker to claim that nothing can be done by state government to reduce the risks...

Harvard Law Students shut down reception for law firm defending Exxon’s role in the climate crisis
January 16, 2020

Harvard Law Students shut down reception for law firm defending Exxon’s role in the climate crisis

“Every year, Paul, Weiss holds receptions to recruit students like us – the future lawyers they need...

Strike vote taken by STA/Ocean State Transit school bus workers
January 14, 2020

Strike vote taken by STA/Ocean State Transit school bus workers

“The company gets paid very well with taxpayer dollars, but we get paid substandard wages. The company...

Woonsocket City Councilmember Kithes introduces two key good government measures
January 12, 2020

Woonsocket City Councilmember Kithes introduces two key good government measures

“Council Good and Welfare is a vague, nontransparent agenda item,” said Kithes. “It is unnecessary to the...

Campaign Kick-Off event for Michelle McGaw for District 71
January 19, 2020

Campaign Kick-Off event for Michelle McGaw for District 71

[From a press release] Michelle McGaw, Democratic candidate for State Representative for District 71, will host a...

John Goncalves enters special election for Providence City Council
January 19, 2020

John Goncalves enters special election for Providence City Council

[From a press release] John Goncalves on Monday announced he’s running for Providence City Council Ward 1,...

Carolers visit Wyatt Detention Center on Christmas Eve
January 13, 2020

Carolers visit Wyatt Detention Center on Christmas Eve

Just over 60 people sand Christmas carols outside the Wyatt Detention Facility on Christmas Eve in solidarity...

Attorney General files lawsuit against Woonsocket City Council alleging willful or knowing violation of open meetings law
December 20, 2019

Attorney General files lawsuit against Woonsocket City Council alleging willful or knowing violation of open meetings law

“Given this history of repeated violations, the patent inadequacy of the agenda item, and the multiple admonishments...

Safe Water Drinking Act to be taken up by the RI General Assembly, again
December 19, 2019

Safe Water Drinking Act to be taken up by the RI General Assembly, again

“Toxic PFAS have no place in our bodies or our drinking water,” said Amy Moses, vice president...

The resignation of Representative Shelby Maldonado opens special election for House District 56 in Central Falls
January 19, 2020

The resignation of Representative Shelby Maldonado opens special election for House District 56 in Central Falls

“I have enjoyed representing the city of Central Falls, a community where I have lived my entire...

Butler Hospital workers picket for patient safety and to protect good jobs
December 11, 2019

Butler Hospital workers picket for patient safety and to protect good jobs

“We are standing up for patient safety and protecting our good union jobs so that we can...

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