Government
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Bills to allow the taxing of private universities supported by a broad coalition at State house event
“Given that our thriving higher education institutions are generating enormous amounts of income and have vast wealth and property holdings, they should be fully supporting our community through tax contributions, the same as working people and small businesses.," said Representative David Morales.
Governor McKee confused about his authority over DOC when it comes to enforcing Mario's Law
"You know, there are certain things the Governor has authority over and certain things that he don't," said Governor McKee. "The parole board is the individual that certainly has that authority. I've never directed the parole board to release any or to incarcerate anyone."
RI Legislative Black and Latino Caucus spotlights key legislation
"This legislative package will address the struggles and hardships that too many of our residents of color are sadly experiencing, and we believe that these bills will address these and many other concerns and hopes shared by the community of color on a daily basis."
AG Neronha appeals Superior Court decision to release unlawfully incarcerated men to Supreme Court
"The continued detention was violating a law enacted by the General Assembly last year, 'Mario’s Law,' designed to give young offenders serving lengthy sentences a chance to demonstrate that they deserve an early release on parole," said the bill's sponsor, Representative Julie Casimiro.
Speed cameras are not racially unbiased, and need to be considered carefully
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee takes up S2510, a bill from Senator James Seveney that “would authorize the department of transportation, the turnpike and bridge authority and the municipalities of this state to operate automated speed enforcement systems."
Rep Morales tours Providence Community Libraries to promote fully funding ALL state libraries
“Public libraries are the heart of our communities and a key that unlocks opportunity for all people, regardless of background,” said Representative Morales. “In addition to being vital sources of information and a space for learning and recreation, they are public environments where our neighbors from all walks of life come together."
Oped: It's time to close the Wyatt
The Wyatt now stands revealed to be what it always has been: Not a partnership between private and public entities, but a full on private prison, acting outside the law and worse, shielded from the law, by ineffective state and local public officials.
Judge orders release of unlawfully incarcerated juvenile offenders
In ruling from the bench, Judge Nugent noted that for each day they remained unlawfully incarcerated, the three petitioners could never get that time back. He ordered their release under conditions established by the Parole Board.
Law Enforcement Officer's Bill of Rights prevents Mayor and Commissioner from speaking on officer who beat and spit on juvenile
"Obviously the LEOBoR restricts us from publicly commenting on any particular case," continued the Commissioner. "If any officer is facing more than two days suspension, we are restricted from publicly talking about it..."
AG Neronha fails to bring charges against officer who beat and spit on juvenile in custody
"Following a 3-day presentation of witnesses and evidence by prosecutors before the grand jury, the grand jury returned a “no true bill,” declining to charge PVD Police Officer Domingo Diaz with simple assault against one of the juveniles involved," said the Attorney General's office in a statement.