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Title VI civil rights complaint filed against RIDOT/RIPTA plan to break up Kennedy Plaza
The complaint calls upon RIPTA and RIDOT "to take action halting this deeply flawed RIDOT Multi-Hub plan and to commit to an open public process with all community stakeholders to develop alternative plans for improving the public space in Kennedy Plaza for all to enjoy, while also improving the transit experience for thousands of passengers traveling through downtown Providence."
ACLU: Stronger action needed to address persistent failure of Providence Police to activate body cameras
“The police department’s decision to have its officers wear body cameras four years ago was designed to promote transparency and accountability. Yet these three recent incidents … tell a different story. The … transparency these cameras are supposed to provide the public is undermined.”
Rhode Island State House Monday, January 11, 2021 – Thursday, January 14, 2021
All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Monday, January 11, 2021 - Thursday January 14, 2021
Activists march on PVD Public Safety Complex demanding Justice for Jhamal
"I'm not happy about the decisions that were made," said Mark Gonsalves, the father of Jhamal, speaking briefly to reporters ahead of the march. "It's a disgrace… We all have to be held accountable for our decisions."
Discussing the House Rules with Representative Rebecca Kislak
"I think the rules of the road are really important for setting a baseline and a common understanding for how we are going to do things," said Representative Kislak. "These resolutions to change the rules of the House are aimed at making the process a little bit more democratic, make it easier to vote on bills, and make sure that we all know what we're voting on before we vote on it."
As Covid rages, Decarcerate NOW continues protests outside ACI
“Every day we hear from incarcerated people and their loved ones how poorly this outbreak is being handled and how terrified they are,” writes Decarcerate NOW.
Officer Endres receives two day suspension and driving retraining for his role in Jhamal Gonsalves incident
Paré made it clear that the Department concluded that Officer Endres was not in violation of the pursuit policy, because there was no pursuit. Officer Endres, said Paré, was following Gonsalves, but not pursuing him...
State Police report on Jhamal Gonsalves clarifies incident; AG Neronha declines criminal charges against officers
Jhamal Gonsalves "sustained his injuries as a result of being struck in the head by a stop sign … which had been struck by Officer [Kevin] Endres in his cruiser as he attempted to follow Mr Gonsalves into a turn from Elmwood Avenue onto Bissell Street."
Re-elected RI Senate President Ruggerio forwards a progressive agenda
"Our solemn obligation is to ensure that every student receives a quality education," said Ruggerio, outlining his legislative priorities. "That every resident can access mental and physical healthcare, and that every child will inherit a clean and resilient environment…"
House elects Joseph Shekarchi as Speaker, begins 2021 legislative session
All the video from the first session of the House and the election of Speaker Joseph Shekarchi...