April 29, 2021

Rhode Island State house Thursday, April 29, 2021

Thursday, April 29, 2021 1pm Governor’s COVID-19 Press Conference 2:15pm Governor McKee Signs Bill Requiring Full Coverage...

April 28, 2021

Rhode Island State House Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 1pm RIght from the Start: Child Care Makes the World Go Round 1pm...

December 29, 2021

Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation

“Public transportation cuts across so many issues,” said Senator Meghan Kallman. “It’s a climate and environment issue....

April 28, 2021

Rally calls for an end to solitary confinement in Rhode Island

On Tuesday ninety advocates gathered outside the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, where the Rhode Island House of Representatives...

Dates set for Providence City Council and West Warwick Town Council special elections
April 27, 2021

Dates set for Providence City Council and West Warwick Town Council special elections

“City and town council members make decisions that affect education, the local economy, and overall quality of...

April 27, 2021

Rhode Island State House Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 4pm Rhode Island House IN ORDER: H5076 SUB A by McNamara ENTITLED, AN...

April 26, 2021

The family of Richard Solitro Jr calls for increased funding and awareness for mental health services

“I would hope we could improve our systems to treat mental illness more appropriately, and compassionately heed...

April 26, 2021

Statement from Rhode Island State Senator Jeanine Calkin (Democrat, District 30, Warwick)

It will be a long and difficult road back, but I am a fighter. I love representing...

April 26, 2021

Rhode Island State House Monday, April 26, 2021

Full video: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act and a property tax break for LaSalle Academy on the...

April 26, 2021

Youth led Village Vigil in Woonsocket urges peace, pleads for help

“Today’s vigil is to spread peace,” continued Thiam. “There’s been so many protests, so many riots –...

January 21, 2025

Passing the Restrictive Housing Act would greatly reduce solitary confinement in Rhode Island

“This is out of line with modern correctional practices. Rhode Island is so behind. Solitary confinement harms...

April 23, 2021

Activists want LEOBoR abolished and Justice in Policing Act passed as Sgt Hanley begins his appeal

“We believe that LEOBoR is no longer okay with Rhode Islanders. We want it abolished and we...

June 15, 2021

Justice for Ma’Khia Bryant Protest in Providence

“The first thing I want to say is Rest In Peace Ma’Khia Bryant,” said Kinverly Dicupe. “We’ve...

April 22, 2021

Preventing violence and arrest in sex work in Rhode Island

On Wednesday, the Manhattan District Attorney announced it will no longer prosecute prostitution charges, and just last...

April 21, 2021

Treasurer Magaziner announces nearly 50 percent reduction in RI pension fund exposure to fossil fuels

“Rather than just addressing the issues as one offs, I think the time has come to take...