“The system is not made for big change. You go up to the State House and you immediately are in this bubble where the only people that the electeds are …
The first meeting of a special legislative committee to review the Rhode Island schools funding formula was held last Wednesday. Senator Ryan Pearson (Democrat, District 19, Cumberland) is leading the …
“I am satisfied that these councilors were recalled. The introduction and passage of this resolution was the last straw for many who had watched them push their political agenda outside …
Conventional and unconventional innovations in medicine are frequent, and welcome, but they must be scientifically sound and responsibly evaluated. Legislative overrides to that process, especially when they might be motivated …
“This is a matter of great concern, and I want to assure the people of Rhode Island that this Office will stand behind the the Board of Elections in its …
“This is an important first step toward ending ICE’s attacks on our immigrant neighbors here in Rhode Island,” said Never Again Action organizer Aaron Regunberg. “A ban on private prisons …
“It’s good for our city,” said Providence City Councilor Katherine Kerwin (Ward 12). “I don’t know who did [the vandalism] but obviously they feel really strongly that what Rhode Island …
“To do something this big and this challenging, you need everyone pulling in the same direction. You need the community to embrace it. You need everyone to play a part. …
The state is one of eight that allows cops to arraign people on misdemeanor charges. Advocates and academics say the practice is unjust. This story first appeared on The Appeal, …
“21.7 percent of renter households in Providence are severely cost-burdened, while 25.1 percent are moderately burdened…” In spite of a low unemployment rate and increasing wages, virtually half of American …
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