Sunrise Providence announces counter-fundraiser to Speaker Mattiello after Speaker’s comments rejecting climate action
January 27, 2020

Sunrise Providence announces counter-fundraiser to Speaker Mattiello after Speaker’s comments rejecting climate action

“On one side, we have long-time politicians like Speaker Mattiello who are determined to maintain the status...

Governor Raimondo set a 100% renewable energy goal; The Progressive Democrats have a plan
January 22, 2020

Governor Raimondo set a 100% renewable energy goal; The Progressive Democrats have a plan

“Our hope is that the Office of Energy Resources follows their goals and the idea of a...

A single UHIP update kicked 5,500 Rhode Islanders off Medicaid
January 21, 2020

A single UHIP update kicked 5,500 Rhode Islanders off Medicaid

“Doing this in a UHIP update is so cruel. Healthcare means human lives. Just because Medicaid recipients...

Speaker Mattiello is ‘factually wrong, scientifically wrong, economically wrong, and morally wrong,’ on climate change, says Governor Raimondo
January 17, 2020

Speaker Mattiello is ‘factually wrong, scientifically wrong, economically wrong, and morally wrong,’ on climate change, says Governor Raimondo

“That couldn’t be more wrong,” said Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo. “…It’s factually wrong, scientifically wrong, economically...

Governor Raimondo sets goal for 100% renewable electricity by 2030
January 17, 2020

Governor Raimondo sets goal for 100% renewable electricity by 2030

“As governor of a coastal state and mom to two teenagers, I’m fully committed to protecting the...

Questions arise about Governor Raimondo’s energy post appointments
March 2, 2020

Questions arise about Governor Raimondo’s energy post appointments

“We want to connect [Governor Gina Raimondo‘s] expressed concern about affordable housing to the need to support...

Raimondo’s Juvenile and Criminal Justice Working Group releases recommendations
January 12, 2020

Raimondo’s Juvenile and Criminal Justice Working Group releases recommendations

“At what point am I truly allowed to be rehabilitated?” asked Roxxanne Newman, a formerly incarcerated member...

Dr João Goulão, architect of Portugal’s drug policy, shares his success with the General Assembly
January 11, 2020

Dr João Goulão, architect of Portugal’s drug policy, shares his success with the General Assembly

“Nowadays we have the lowest rates of overdose deaths in Europe,” said Dr João Goulão. “We had...

Washington Park community: How to prevent a new business from destroying children’s health?
January 14, 2020

Washington Park community: How to prevent a new business from destroying children’s health?

“Air and traffic pollution in and around Allens Avenue and the Port of Providence is out of...

12th Annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil launches anti-poverty legislative agenda
March 2, 2020

12th Annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil launches anti-poverty legislative agenda

“We come because we share a passionate concern for those entrapped and oppressed by poverty in our...

Rhode Island Ethics Commission discusses having less transparency
January 13, 2020

Rhode Island Ethics Commission discusses having less transparency

“I just can’t say strongly enough how much of a reversal it would be viewed as for...

Federal Judge holds first hearing in student lawsuit against State of Rhode Island
January 19, 2020

Federal Judge holds first hearing in student lawsuit against State of Rhode Island

“What concerned me was that the lawyers who work for the Rhode Island Department of Education were...

14 members of Sunrise Providence arrested at State House after march and rally
December 7, 2019

14 members of Sunrise Providence arrested at State House after march and rally

Governor Raimondo declines to sign No Fossil Fuel Money “Raimondo has always been quick to tweet and...

State leaders announce largest economic development project in Pawtucket’s history
December 2, 2019

State leaders announce largest economic development project in Pawtucket’s history

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and House Speaker Nicholas...

Sunrise disrupts Governor Raimondo’s appearance at Boston Globe forum on Rhode Island’s future
September 30, 2020

Sunrise disrupts Governor Raimondo’s appearance at Boston Globe forum on Rhode Island’s future

“It is disgraceful for you to talk about the future of Rhode Island and to not mention...

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