RI Energy Under Fire, Misled PUC During Smart Meter Hearings
May 19, 2023

RI Energy Under Fire, Misled PUC During Smart Meter Hearings

Did PPL intentionally mislead Rhode Island’s Public Utilities Commission about secret smart meter contracts? This bombshell hearing...

South Providence Neighborhood Association Report: Alarming Human Safety Concerns at Crossroads
May 23, 2023

South Providence Neighborhood Association Report: Alarming Human Safety Concerns at Crossroads

The South Providence Neighborhood Association (SPNA) has released a community safety report highlighting the lack of services...

A Second Chance: Judge Rules ‘Mario’s Law’ Applicable to Monteiro, Advocates Hail Victory for Youth Offenders”
May 17, 2023

A Second Chance: Judge Rules ‘Mario’s Law’ Applicable to Monteiro, Advocates Hail Victory for Youth Offenders”

In a landmark decision, Judge Stephen Nugent ruled that Mario Monteiro, sentenced to two life sentences for...

Unsheltered in Providence: Armory Shutdown Leaves Many Homeless With Nowhere to Go
May 15, 2023

Unsheltered in Providence: Armory Shutdown Leaves Many Homeless With Nowhere to Go

With the closure of the Cranston Street Armory Warming Station, the homeless crisis in Providence deepens. Despite...

Solitary Confinement Tragedies Expose Flaws in Rhode Island’s Prison System
May 10, 2023

Solitary Confinement Tragedies Expose Flaws in Rhode Island’s Prison System

Three suicides at ACI in Rhode Island spotlight the urgent need for reform in solitary confinement policies....

Advocates call on Providence Mayor Smiley to take action on homelessness
May 17, 2023

Advocates call on Providence Mayor Smiley to take action on homelessness

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has been slow to deal with the crisis of homelessness in the City,...

Smithfield School Committee Meeting Sees Opposition to Proposed Policy Outing Trans Students to Parents
May 3, 2023

Smithfield School Committee Meeting Sees Opposition to Proposed Policy Outing Trans Students to Parents

Over 100 people, including students, attended a Smithfield School Committee meeting to address the proposed policy that...

Rally Against Negligent Providence Landlords Highlights Health Hazards, Calls for Tenant Protections
May 2, 2023

Rally Against Negligent Providence Landlords Highlights Health Hazards, Calls for Tenant Protections

Members and allies of POWR (Providence Organization of Workers and Renters) protested against Providence Apartments LLC, accusing...

Vigil Outside Wyatt Detention Facility Honors Lives Lost in Detention and Incarceration
May 5, 2023

Vigil Outside Wyatt Detention Facility Honors Lives Lost in Detention and Incarceration

Two dozen people gathered outside the Wyatt Detention Facility to honor the lives lost in detention and...

Black Lives Matter RI PAC Protests Against Police Officer’s Reinstatement and LEOBoR
May 1, 2023

Black Lives Matter RI PAC Protests Against Police Officer’s Reinstatement and LEOBoR

The Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC protested against the reinstatement of a police officer who was...

Uber and Lyft Drivers Strike in Rhode Island for Better Pay and Working Conditions
April 29, 2023

Uber and Lyft Drivers Strike in Rhode Island for Better Pay and Working Conditions

Ride-sharing drivers for Uber and Lyft went on strike in Rhode Island, protesting low pay and poor...

Students march and rally against sexual assault and rape culture
April 29, 2023

Students march and rally against sexual assault and rape culture

Several high school students spoke from the State House steps to a supportive crowd about their experiences...

RI House Passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act: A Step Towards Equitable Healthcare
April 28, 2023

RI House Passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act: A Step Towards Equitable Healthcare

The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA), ensuring Medicaid and...

The Battle for Affordable Utilities: Advocates Rally for Income-Based Payment Plans
April 27, 2023

The Battle for Affordable Utilities: Advocates Rally for Income-Based Payment Plans

Over 75 supporters gathered at the State House to push for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan...

A Step Towards Housing Justice: Rhode Island Expands Legal Aid for Tenants Facing Eviction
April 26, 2023

A Step Towards Housing Justice: Rhode Island Expands Legal Aid for Tenants Facing Eviction

Rhode Island’s House Judiciary Committee considers H-6129, a bill providing legal representation for tenants in eviction proceedings....

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