Senator Metts to sponsor changes to Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights
June 9, 2020

Senator Metts to sponsor changes to Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights

“The Bill of Rights for our citizens is paramount. The Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights must...

RI Senate still allowing legislators to treat some marriages differently than others
March 2, 2020

RI Senate still allowing legislators to treat some marriages differently than others

“It’s much better if we keep them all on the same calendar, unsegregated, treat them all the...

Opposition to the proposed Port garbage transfer station intensifies
February 21, 2020

Opposition to the proposed Port garbage transfer station intensifies

“We have to stand together, stand strong, united, because this community cannot, under any conditions, accept anything...

The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues
March 2, 2020

The battle for Marriage Equality in Rhode Island continues

“State sanctioned discrimination must always be challenged,” said Wendy Becker, speaking in favor of the bill. “Bundling...

In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy
March 2, 2020

In the eyes of certain State Senators, some marriages are less worthy

“Senator Lombardi is not abstaining on a vote in his capacity as a private citizen. He is...

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...

Dear Senator Metts: Invoking religious beliefs in lawmaking is wrong
November 26, 2019

Dear Senator Metts: Invoking religious beliefs in lawmaking is wrong

“I’m certain that Metts had lasting, positive relationships with students in this role, though I do wonder...

Elorza calls for swift end to bus strike, responds to ACLU letter
October 3, 2018

Elorza calls for swift end to bus strike, responds to ACLU letter

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza stood with School Superintendent Christopher Maher and about a dozen city and state...

Everytown for Gun Safety endorses Gina Raimondo for second term as Governor
January 19, 2020

Everytown for Gun Safety endorses Gina Raimondo for second term as Governor

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund today endorsed Governor Gina Raimondo for re-election in the September 12...

The Rhode Island Senate District 6 debate
January 19, 2020

The Rhode Island Senate District 6 debate

Three Democratic party primary debates were held in Providence on Thursday evening at the Dr Martin Luther...

East Side ‘undebate’ hosts candidates from contested primaries for listening session
January 19, 2020

East Side ‘undebate’ hosts candidates from contested primaries for listening session

The first of two “Candidate Primary Forums” was held by the Mount Hope Neighborhood Association, Summit Neighborhood...

Winners and losers as RI Board of Elections decides on nomination paper objections
January 19, 2020

Winners and losers as RI Board of Elections decides on nomination paper objections

The Rhode Island Board of Elections (RI BOE) heard a string of objections to nomination papers decisions...

Ending housing discrimination based on source of income
January 19, 2020

Ending housing discrimination based on source of income

With the list of people in need of housing assistance vouchers growing every day, it is important...

After the student rally: Gun control advocates demand safe schools
January 19, 2020

After the student rally: Gun control advocates demand safe schools

Ironically, despite all the concerns about student safety, when a thousand students walked out of their high...

Legislators introduce the 2018 Fair Shot Agenda
March 2, 2020

Legislators introduce the 2018 Fair Shot Agenda

Thirty-two State Representatives and two State Senators committed to advocating for the 2018 Fair Shot Agenda, a...

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