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The specter of Invenergy haunts the Johnston Inauguration

January 14, 2019 Steve Ahlquist

At the Town of Johnston’s Mayoral and Town Council Inauguration, held Monday night in the Johnston High School auditorium, Invenergy‘s top attorney, Chicago-based lawyer Michael …

Elections 2018

Yes on 3: Save The Bay holds rally in support for the Green Economy and Clean Water Bond

October 13, 2018 Steve Ahlquist

“This bond supports what we all love about Rhode Island—clean blue waters, green spaces, and vibrant communities,” said Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo. “It is …

Elections 2018

Raimondo challenged by environmental groups at campaign event

September 8, 2018 Steve Ahlquist

Incumbent Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo was challenged at a campaign event by members from at least four different environmental groups over her support for …

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Whistleblowers defend democracy, say rights advocates

ACLU and RIDLC ask US Attorney to investigate police policies governing communication with the deaf

Update on ACLU lawsuit against state over “Harrington Hall” law: Shelter will not turn people away

ACLU files new UHIP-related lawsuit over Medicaid termination notices

Elections 2018

RIDP Women’s Caucus statement in support of the 21 members of the House who seek reform

The 21 Democrats opposing Speaker Mattiello have a name: The Reform Caucus

Activists canvass Representative Blazejewski’s district to encourage him to drop support of the Speaker

Representative Christopher Blazejewski explains his yes vote for Speaker Mattiello

Energy

Public support needed for offshore wind

Science may show why Senator Whitehouse and Governor Raimondo tacitly support local fossil fuel projects despite pro-environment claims

The specter of Invenergy haunts the Johnston Inauguration

George Wiley Center demands a walk-in payment center from National Grid, with Christmas Carols

Immigration

ICE detainees in Suffolk County House of Correction launch hunger strike for better treatment

Rhode Islanders protest Trump’s fake border wall emergency

Vigil for International Migrants Day

Sheriff Hodgson helps ICE separate families, earns protesters outside his home on Thanksgiving

State Government

RI House passes Rules with reforms: All the video

Governor Gina Raimondo’s State of the State Address, annotated

Performative Irony: House Committee on Rules makes a “small step” towards reform

Lessons from the House orientation on Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Diversity need to be applied

Taxes

Tax cuts for the rich, even if they’re dead, is a somehow a non-partisan issue

Low-income taxpayers in Rhode Island pay over 50 percent more in taxes than the wealthiest

The Small Business Economic Summit is the tail that wags the General Assembly

Opposition grows against Tax Stabilization Investment Act in Providence

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