Government

July 29, 2021

RI Black Business Association issues state a failing grade after Disparity Report release

“Why did it take them this long [to release the Disparity Report],” asked RIBBA’s Executive Director Lisa Ranglin. “Are you just protecting your political interests? … Are you just protecting your desire to get to higher office?...
PVD’s Pension Working Group membership skews right-wing, anti-worker
July 27, 2021

PVD’s Pension Working Group membership skews right-wing, anti-worker
I noticed that you have groups like RIPEC and the Providence Chamber that are notoriously anti-worker when...
RI Poor People’s Campaign demands support from Senators Reed and Whitehouse
July 26, 2021

RI Poor People’s Campaign demands support from Senators Reed and Whitehouse
“We are here because this is the season of non-violent direct action,” said Pamela Poniatowski, one the...
Bonnet Shores Fire District election night: Tradition, Swamp Yankees and archaic voting laws
June 25, 2021

Bonnet Shores Fire District election night: Tradition, Swamp Yankees and archaic voting laws
It was explained that five positions were open on the Council, two two-year terms and three three...
Reclaim RI responds to House budget that refuses to increase taxes on the one percent
June 20, 2021

Reclaim RI responds to House budget that refuses to increase taxes on the one percent
“There is still time for the Assembly to do the right thing, and we hope that our...
Speaker Shekarchi on the 2022 budget: Tax cuts, affordable housing and more
June 20, 2021

Speaker Shekarchi on the 2022 budget: Tax cuts, affordable housing and more
Speaker Shekarchi said he is careful about the tax structure because “I don’t want to drive businesses...
Advocates press Speaker Shekarchi to increase taxes on the one percent
June 15, 2021

Advocates press Speaker Shekarchi to increase taxes on the one percent
“In 2006, Governor Carcieri cut taxes on the wealthiest Rhode Islanders,” noted Martinez Youngs. “Because of these...
General Assembly passes good unemployment insurance legislation for the wrong reason
May 20, 2021

General Assembly passes good unemployment insurance legislation for the wrong reason
Republicans (and many Democrats, sadly) are saying that unemployment benefits are too good, and that people are...
Dozens testify against the Wyatt in Senate Committee meeting
May 18, 2021

Dozens testify against the Wyatt in Senate Committee meeting
Also: Senate Oversight Committee examines Providence Public Schools hiring practices in the wake of an alleged predatory...
Rhode Island State House Thursday, May 13, 2021
May 18, 2021

Rhode Island State House Thursday, May 13, 2021
2:30pm Senate Committee on Health & Human Services SCHEDULED FOR HEARING AND/OR CONSIDERATION S0488 by Anderson, DiMario,...
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