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Governor McKee dodges questions about his support for the dismantling of Kennedy Plaza
"I'm happy to follow up on that," said Governor McKee. "Keep this to the Covid, and I can tell you that…" "The people who are affected by this plan are the people who are most affected by Covid in Rhode Island," countered UpriseRI, trying to prevent the Governor from ruling the question out of bounds.
Report: Unless RI acts, hundreds are facing eviction and homelessness
“Since COVID-19 hit our state there has been over a 90% increase in the number of people living outdoors unsheltered: literally hundreds of our neighbors... If we do not close the gap we are leaving hundreds of individuals and families with virtually no path to home.”
Rhode Island State House, Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 3pm House Committee on Education https://youtu.be/pV2C5KUOdHc SCHEDULED FOR HEARING AND/OR CONSIDERATION H5235 by Diaz, Slater, Cassar, Alzate, Felix, Tobon ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - HEALTH AND SA...
Rhode Island State House Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 4pm Rhode Island House of Representatives https://youtu.be/xXIQPcaSa0g IN ORDER: H5203 by Phillips ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - REGISTRATION OF VEHICLESH5507 by Kazarian ENTITLED, AN ACT...
Rhode Island State House Monday, March 15, 2021
Monday, March 15, 2021 1pm House Committee on Oversight https://youtu.be/q19nP5cadK0 AGENDA: An Overview of the Arts in Rhode Island Randall Rosenbaum, Executive Director, RI State Council on the ArtsKate Blacklock, Vice Chair of the RI...
McKee budget fully funds Raimondo / DOT plan to dismantle Kennedy Plaza
In an inauspicious start to his administration, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has included funding in his 2022 budget for a DOT plan that would disrupt public transportation for elderly, disabled and BIPOC transit riders.
Rhode Island State House - Friday, March 12, 2021
Friday, March 12, 2021 11am Governor Daniel McKee COVID-19 update https://youtu.be/lAeQ2M0EjWw 2pm House Committee on Veterans Affairs https://youtu.be/llo22zKfPjU SCHEDULED FOR HEARING AND/OR CONSIDERATION H5487 by Vella-Wilkinson, Casi...
Sex workers fight for Study Commission to examine criminalization of sex work in Rhode Island
Using the slogan “Nothing about us without us,” COYOTE points to a long history of policymakers creating legislation about commercial sex without the input of sex workers. By failing to listen to those involved in the commercial sex industry, the state has ostracized and disrespected sex workers, placing them at risk of more violence and exploitation.
Rhode Island State House - Thursday, March 11, 2021
Thursday, March 11, 2021 10am House Committee on Oversight https://youtu.be/tdKjEWiZIos Agenda Department of Children Youth and FamiliesPresentation on system transformation initiative by Kevin Aucoin, Acting Director. 3:30pm Senate Comm...
Governor McKee unveils his proposed FY 2020 budget and cannabis legalization plan
Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee today released the following statement on his proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget: “Our Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal addresses the pressing needs posed by the pandemic, none more important than vaccina...