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Community Members Testify Against Proposed 13.5% Increase in Providence Police Salaries
https://youtu.be/50YDOxDX-kI (UPDATE 6/30/21: The contract was approved by the City Council. Page 9 of the Police Budget Packet shows a $2.3 Million increase for the Police Department.) Yesterday the Providence City Council Committee on...
A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Tues, March 2, 2021
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 6:40pm Swearing in Ceremony for Governor Daniel McKee https://youtu.be/OhF5u-yusF0 4pm Rhode Island House of Representatives https://youtu.be/wLn4EqHe4cM IN ORDER FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021: H5257 (See Amendment) b...
A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Mon, March 1, 2021
Monday March 1, 2021 4pm Critical Housing Needs in Rhode Island Press Conference https://youtu.be/mYQ9xZDxjm8 4pm HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES https://youtu.be/Q_kD6-jrCmE SCHEDULED FOR CONSIDERATION H5247 by Amore, Kazaria...
RI Democratic Women's Caucus calls for abortion bill to be transferred from Senate Judicial Committee to HHS
"We believe all elected officials who are registered Democrats have a duty to uphold the tenets of the Democratic Party platform, and as such, take measures to provide access to safe and legal abortion to all constituents," write the Women's Caucus to Senator Coyne. "As an endorsed Democratic Senator, we hope that you will exercise your power as Chair of the Judiciary Committee to transfer S0267 from Judiciary to the HHS Committee."
Marie Franco wants answers about her son's death at the ACI
Jose was due to be released on March 17. "I have to go on Wednesday to pick up his ashes," said Marie. "He's going to come home with me Wednesday."
Advocates and legislators rally for end to evictions and utility shutoffs at State House
"Lawmakers, legislators," said Reverend Chontell Washington, "we know that you have done as much as you can for bars, restaurants small businesses and major corporations - and we need your help now… so that people are not going to worry about being out there on the streets."
A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Fri, February 26, 2021
All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Friday, February 26, 2021.
A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Thu, February 25, 2021
All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Thursday, February 25, 2021.
Rhode Island State House Wednesday, February 24, 2021
All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Weds, February 24, 2021
All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Wednesday, February 24, 2021.