32 State Reps call on Governor McKee to address DHS staffing crisis
May 27, 2022

32 State Reps call on Governor McKee to address DHS staffing crisis

“What exists now is a narrative from DHS that vacancies are being filled, but in reality, vacancies...

Rhode Island redistricting appears to intentionally protect incumbents
December 8, 2021

Rhode Island redistricting appears to intentionally protect incumbents

“… it’s certainly an instance where we were cognizant of where people were and it’s a question...

33 members of the RI House want Governor McKee to repeal or extend the vaccine mandate for health care workers
September 7, 2021

33 members of the RI House want Governor McKee to repeal or extend the vaccine mandate for health care workers

Science does not determine policy, politicians do. Uneducated and foolish politicians, more beholden to ideology than reality,...

General Assembly bill to end discriminatory process of solemnizing marriages is a moment for Pride
June 25, 2021

General Assembly bill to end discriminatory process of solemnizing marriages is a moment for Pride

Not only should the Governor sign the bill, he should do so as a celebration of Pride....

RI elected leaders favor AG’s package of gun safety legislation
June 9, 2021

RI elected leaders favor AG’s package of gun safety legislation

“Policy is just one piece of the puzzle, but a crucial one nonetheless,” said Nwando Ofokansi, a...

Can We Fix It: Politicians Are People Too, Guys
April 30, 2021

Can We Fix It: Politicians Are People Too, Guys

Even typed, they recognize how sarcastic the title sounds coming from Can We Fix It. But this...

Can We Fix It: Checking in on the Republicans
March 12, 2021

Can We Fix It: Checking in on the Republicans

Those of you who are parents know that when toddlers are quiet, they are probably being incredibly...

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...

Can We Fix It: Tin Foil Hat Man Strikes Again!
January 14, 2021

Can We Fix It: Tin Foil Hat Man Strikes Again!

As always, Can We Fix It has our fingers on the pulse of the community. One of...

Republican state representatives call high school student speakers ‘props’ at State House rally
January 19, 2020

Republican state representatives call high school student speakers ‘props’ at State House rally

During yesterday’s rally at the Rhode Island State House announcing the introduction of legislation to ban assault...

An open letter to Representative Justin Price: Educate yourself
March 2, 2020

An open letter to Representative Justin Price: Educate yourself

To: Representative Justin Price (Republican, District 39, Richmond, Exeter, Hopkinton) At Tuesday night’s hearing of House Bill...

Public testimony at the Special Legislative Committee to Study the Energy Facilities Siting Act
March 2, 2020

Public testimony at the Special Legislative Committee to Study the Energy Facilities Siting Act

Greater weight should be given to public input. The size of the board should be greater than...

EFSB comes to Charlestown to discuss water, Invenergy denies residents water plan details
March 2, 2020

EFSB comes to Charlestown to discuss water, Invenergy denies residents water plan details

The Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) held a hearing in Charlestown Tuesday evening to hear public testimony...

The Special Legislative Commission to study the Energy Facilities Siting Act begins hearings
March 2, 2020

The Special Legislative Commission to study the Energy Facilities Siting Act begins hearings

The House convened the Special Legislative Commission to study the Energy Facilities Siting Act for the first...

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