Progressive organizations unite to demand RI lawmakers rescue workers left out of stimulus bill
April 1, 2020

Progressive organizations unite to demand RI lawmakers rescue workers left out of stimulus bill

“We need the state government to step in and protect the countless working Rhode Islanders who need...

March 31, 2020

Bristol County Correctional Center officials retaliate after ICE detainees declare work strike

“…Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson and about 15 officers entered the facility, carrying guns pointed at the...

House and Senate Republicans call for the General Assembly to re-open
March 30, 2020

House and Senate Republicans call for the General Assembly to re-open

“Now is not the time to eliminate legislative participation. Rather, Rhode Island will benefit with the inclusion...

March 29, 2020

Governor Raimondo takes the high road in disagreement with Cuomo

“If [Governor Cuomo] feels it’s important for him to take credit, go ahead,” said Raimondo. “I’m going...

RI Parole Board reacts to COVID-19 pandemic
March 27, 2020

RI Parole Board reacts to COVID-19 pandemic

“We are not here to panic but to prepare and consider whether there are proactive steps we...

March 27, 2020

House candidate Nicholas Delmenico calls on General Assembly to meet remotely

“Rhode Islanders don’t know how they are going to keep putting food on the table, yet our...

March 26, 2020

The Disaster Emergency Funding Board approves up to $300m in state borrowing

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio expressed some reservations, calling the DEFB meeting “an imperfect way” to secure the...

Woonsocket City Councilor Kithes proposes municipal actions to address COVID-19 pandemic
March 25, 2020

Woonsocket City Councilor Kithes proposes municipal actions to address COVID-19 pandemic

“Given the delayed and largely inadequate response by the Trump administration, it’s becoming clear that much of...

RI Rank: RI Senate Shows Promise in Open Government Rankings
March 24, 2020

RI Rank: RI Senate Shows Promise in Open Government Rankings

RI Rank published it’s latest rankings segment last night, Open Government and Ethics Voting Record for the...

March 21, 2020

Overcrowding and poor sanitation at Bristol County House of Correction could create public health crisis

“If large numbers are admitted to local hospitals in a short period, those hospitals could quickly become...

March 24, 2020

PVD Council President Matos in 14-day self isolation following family member’s positive COVID-19 test

“…following the direction of our family physician, my family is self-isolating for the next 14 days. We...

March 24, 2020

Governor Raimondo addresses resources for the undocumented, and her thoughts on evictions

“…this virus and this crisis is hitting people hardest who are least able to absorb any additional...

March 24, 2020

Legislatures feeling their way into online meetings

Under the executive order modifying the Open Meetings Act, only “essential” agenda items may be discussed. In...

March 20, 2020

ICE detainees in the Bristol County House of Correction raise concerns about the spread of COVID-19, demand release

“Two separate and serious episodes recently occurred and have alarmed the entire detainee population of unit B…“...

March 20, 2020

Reducing prison population not necessary at this time, says Governor Raimondo

“You know we are working on that,” said Governor Raimondo. “That isn’t something we think is necessary...