Proposed RIPTA/RIDOT merger draws criticisms
February 27, 2020

Proposed RIPTA/RIDOT merger draws criticisms

Although initially thinking that a RIDOT/RIPTA merger might be a good idea, “in the ensuing years I...

Providence City Councilors seek to eliminate SROs, bring more social services to students
February 27, 2020

Providence City Councilors seek to eliminate SROs, bring more social services to students

“Students want to be able to walk through the building without fear of being arrested for nonviolent...

A forum for the Ward One Special election candidates with an LGBTQIA focus
February 21, 2020

A forum for the Ward One Special election candidates with an LGBTQIA focus

All questions and answers in last night’s Providence City Council Ward One Special Election forum were supposed...

Opposition to the proposed Port garbage transfer station intensifies
February 21, 2020

Opposition to the proposed Port garbage transfer station intensifies

“We have to stand together, stand strong, united, because this community cannot, under any conditions, accept anything...

Candidates for Providence City Council Ward One special election meet voters at forum
February 19, 2020

Candidates for Providence City Council Ward One special election meet voters at forum

The three candidates running in the special election to fill the vacant Ward One seat on the...

The Uprising February 18, 2019
February 18, 2020

The Uprising February 18, 2019

Better late than never, here’s a rundown of stories covered by Uprise RI and other local, independent...

The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues
March 2, 2020

The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues

“State sanctioned discrimination must always be challenged,” said Wendy Becker, speaking in favor of the bill. “Bundling...

Rhode Island is poised to pass a $1 minimum wage increase and that’s not good enough
February 18, 2020

Rhode Island is poised to pass a $1 minimum wage increase and that’s not good enough

“…no business which depends for existence on paying less than living wages to its workers has any...

The battle over the JCLS is also about gerrymandering
February 17, 2020

The battle over the JCLS is also about gerrymandering

“It’s called gerrymandering, and it is done to the extreme here,” continued House Minority Leader Blake Filippi....

Rhode Island State legislative leaders answer business community questions
February 14, 2020

Rhode Island State legislative leaders answer business community questions

State elected legislative leaders answered questions about marijuana, the estate tax, the FY 2021 Budget, affordable housing,...

Governor Raimondo and AG Neronha unveil package of gun violence prevention bills
February 14, 2020

Governor Raimondo and AG Neronha unveil package of gun violence prevention bills

“In just the past few months, we’ve seen horrific acts of gun violence across the country and...

Young gun violence prevention advocates stage Valentines Not Violence: A Rally for Our Loved Ones
February 14, 2020

Young gun violence prevention advocates stage Valentines Not Violence: A Rally for Our Loved Ones

“The media loves a story. CNN can run segments for a week or two on a mass...

All marriages are equal, but some marriages are more equal than others…
March 2, 2020

All marriages are equal, but some marriages are more equal than others…

“From what I can tell, our Solemnization of Marriage Bill presented before the committee yesterday was no...

Senate Judiciary passes bill to allow campaign cash to be used for child care
February 12, 2020

Senate Judiciary passes bill to allow campaign cash to be used for child care

“What is most essential in any campaign is time,” said Liz Gledhill, executive director of the Rhode...

A short, simple bill that strengthens Rhode Island’s commitment to fighting climate change…
February 12, 2020

A short, simple bill that strengthens Rhode Island’s commitment to fighting climate change…

“First, it makes the carbon emission reductions… more stringent, more in keeping with current science,” said Conservation...

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