Brandon Potter

May 28, 2021

After long battle, Nursing Home Staffing and Quality Care Act becomes law

Previous to the mandated 3.8 hours, there was no specific number in place regarding patient care, said Adelina Ramos, a CNA at Greenville Nursing Center who works with seniors in a dementia unit. “So if they feel like giving you...
Lawmakers ask the Energy Facilities Siting Board to reject Sea 3’s proposed LPG expansion
May 8, 2021

Lawmakers ask the Energy Facilities Siting Board to reject Sea 3’s proposed LPG expansion
“We respectfully ask that the Energy Facilities Siting Board fully vet and reject Sea 3’s proposed expansion...
Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent
May 7, 2021

Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent
“It is important to pass this now,” said Rachel Flum of the Economic Progress Institute. “You may...
Catching up with COYOTE RI and the legislation important to sex workers
February 23, 2021

Catching up with COYOTE RI and the legislation important to sex workers
“There’s no one more opposed to sex traffickers than sex workers,” says COYOTE RI’s executive director Bella...
Homework: Testify to support emergency moratoriums on utility shutoffs
February 20, 2021

Homework: Testify to support emergency moratoriums on utility shutoffs
The George Wiley Center needs your help testifying in favor of a bill that would prevent utility...
Megan Cotter came within a snowball’s throw of taking Justin Price’s House seat…
January 16, 2021

Megan Cotter came within a snowball’s throw of taking Justin Price’s House seat…
“…a lot of people in the party didn’t think I had a winnable race. I think a...
College Democrats of RI organize dozens of elected leaders to call for Rep Justin Price to resign
January 12, 2021

College Democrats of RI organize dozens of elected leaders to call for Rep Justin Price to resign
It is unacceptable for an elected official to defend a violent mob calling for antisemitic and anti...
OpEd: Sunrise Providence on why the Shekarchi vote matters
December 16, 2020

OpEd: Sunrise Providence on why the Shekarchi vote matters
“During his campaign, Brandon advocated for universal healthcare, a Green New Deal, publicly-financed elections, and extensive investment...
Statement: State Representative-elect Brandon Potter on his Speaker vote
December 16, 2020

Statement: State Representative-elect Brandon Potter on his Speaker vote
“I understand that my friends in the RI Political Coop would have preferred me to abstain from...
Healthcare workers union delivers results in key Election Day victories
November 5, 2020

Healthcare workers union delivers results in key Election Day victories
“While nearly 900 Rhode Island nursing home residents died of COVID-19, Nick Mattiello tried to kill legislation...
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