The race for Senate District 31 just got more interesting
April 30, 2020

The race for Senate District 31 just got more interesting

“Having strong, smart and competent women leaders not only benefits the General Assembly, but benefits our district...

Local minority community leaders want more input into Rhode Island’s COVID-19 response
April 28, 2020

Local minority community leaders want more input into Rhode Island’s COVID-19 response

“In order to properly address these issues, it is essential that our communities be engaged and empowered,...

Former state representative-elect Laufton Ascencao charged with felony embezzlement
April 28, 2020

Former state representative-elect Laufton Ascencao charged with felony embezzlement

The Rhode Island Attorney General also brought new campaign finance violations. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha...

An interview with Woonsocket City Councilmember Alex Kithes: What is ‘essential’ business?
April 19, 2020

An interview with Woonsocket City Councilmember Alex Kithes: What is ‘essential’ business?

The Attorney General’s office wasn’t “thinking that the political situation in some cities and towns is such...

RI Senate Candidate Lenny Cioe proposes new strategy to fight coronavirus
April 6, 2020

RI Senate Candidate Lenny Cioe proposes new strategy to fight coronavirus

Retrofitting surgery centers could expand Rhode Island’s healthcare capacity, argues Cioe Lenny Cioe, a candidate for Senate...

Genius or Exploitation? Cranston mayoral candidate giving away branded face masks
April 4, 2020

Genius or Exploitation? Cranston mayoral candidate giving away branded face masks

“It’s like passing out a pen or a calendar with the logo on them, but people can...

Ruggerio rival Lenny Cioe attacks GA’s non-response to COVID-19
April 6, 2020

Ruggerio rival Lenny Cioe attacks GA’s non-response to COVID-19

“We need broad, sweeping plans to help our neighbors survive this event. Instead, the House Speaker and...

DuPont continues to campaign, calls for action from General Assembly
April 3, 2020

DuPont continues to campaign, calls for action from General Assembly

“Now is the time to act. Act with compassion. Act with courage. Act with a sense of...

Voting rights groups urge steps to protect public’s right to vote during mail ballot presidential primary
March 26, 2020

Voting rights groups urge steps to protect public’s right to vote during mail ballot presidential primary

We ask that you prepare contingencies for allowing voters to apply for and vote emergency mail ballots....

RI Political Co-op announces COVID-19 Response Plan and two new candidates
March 24, 2020

RI Political Co-op announces COVID-19 Response Plan and two new candidates

“The RI Political Cooperative understands that in the midst of this global pandemic and the devastating toll...

Business interests can now anonymously testify by text before House Committees?
March 8, 2020

Business interests can now anonymously testify by text before House Committees?

“I just received a text message,” said Representative Robert Phillips, “a pretty lengthy one, so I’m going...

Challenging the status quo: The RI Political Cooperative answers questions
March 6, 2020

Challenging the status quo: The RI Political Cooperative answers questions

“Many of [our elected officials] call themselves Democrats because they have to, to win elections, but when...

John Goncalves wins PVD City Council Ward One primary; uncontested in general
March 4, 2020

John Goncalves wins PVD City Council Ward One primary; uncontested in general

“I consider both my opponents Anthony Santurri and Nick Cicchitelli as community leaders on so many fronts...

One Person, One Vote – No ID
March 3, 2020

One Person, One Vote – No ID

“…the Virginia House voted on February 11 to remove the photo ID requirement, with Governor Ralph Northam...

Today’s election: Candidates in Ward One City Council race collect endorsements
March 3, 2020

Today’s election: Candidates in Ward One City Council race collect endorsements

“…all three are intelligent, thoughtful Providence residents with a demonstrated commitment to public service.” As the March...

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