Editorial & Opinion

Senate leader Ruggerio refusing to debate challenger Lenny Cioe, dodging district 4 voters

“Ruggerio’s refusal to debate shows how he is scared of losing this race, and is out of touch with the constituents in his district…If Ruggerio wants to prove that he is the right person to represent State Senate District 4,...

Lenny Cioe: A new facade on an old building
January 18, 2022

Lenny Cioe: A new facade on an old building

“The Senate President claims he wants a “transformational” legislative session, but we will never have true change...
Ruggerio Opponent: Senate President is gerrymandering his re-election
December 6, 2021

Ruggerio Opponent: Senate President is gerrymandering his re-election

“The maps released by the redistricting commission are gerrymandered in favor of those still in power, like...
Lenny Cioe: We will rebuild Rhode Island
September 15, 2020

Lenny Cioe: We will rebuild Rhode Island

“It would be easy to take my loss as a failure. But my campaign was always about...
Lenny Cioe: Ruggerio making voting ‘difficult and dangerous so he can stay in power’
July 19, 2020

Lenny Cioe: Ruggerio making voting ‘difficult and dangerous so he can stay in power’

“So how do we combat Ruggerio’s blatant attempt to disenfranchise voters and rig this election? “We vote.”...
Lenny Cioe: Senate President busy campaigning, not helping Rhode Islanders
May 5, 2020

Lenny Cioe: Senate President busy campaigning, not helping Rhode Islanders

“All of our elected representatives should be dedicating their time and energy to taking care of Rhode...
March 13, 2023

Advocates renew push for bottle bill at State House rally

March 8, 2023

Improving state’s cash assistance program can lift people out of poverty say advocates

March 8, 2023

Passing the EACA is good for families, indicates study

March 3, 2023

Speaker Shekarchi introduces slate of bills to stimulate private development of affordable housing

March 2, 2023

Representative Potter/Senator Kallman introduce bill to decriminalize magic mushrooms

March 2, 2023

Senator Euer/Representative Felix bill would extend  foreclosure protection for homeowners

March 2, 2023

Representative Stewart bills would limit rent increases to once annually, increase notice time for rent increases

March 2, 2023

Senate Finance hearing for RIDOT Director ignores concerns, hit-and-run victim’s story interrupted

March 2, 2023

Pioneer Tenants United rally for safe housing, legal rights for renters

February 27, 2023

RI Attorney General asks PUC to reject RI Energy’s gas increase

February 27, 2023

Exclusive: Senator Mack talks renter’s rights, rally at State House Tuesday

February 26, 2023

ACLU to RI Supreme Court: Mario’s Law should apply to Mario

February 24, 2023

Exclusive: Outside ‘meeting to plan a meeting’ West End residents voice concern over warming center

February 23, 2023

Pawtucket Mayor defends tax agreement, illegal clearing of Morley Field by campaign donors

February 23, 2023

Economic Progress Institute breaks down the Governors proposed budget

February 22, 2023

Failure is not an option: An exclusive interview with housing secretary Stefan Pryor

February 20, 2023

Senate President calls for resignation of RIPTA CEO

February 18, 2023

Steve Ahlquist: OER working to keep the public out of the decision making process

February 16, 2023

Officers’ Bill of Rights may prevent dangerous Pawtucket officer from being fired

February 17, 2023

Christian Roselund: Why Peter Alviti Must Go

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