RIPTA’s R-Line fare-free pilot boosts ridership by 40%
April 19, 2023

RIPTA’s R-Line fare-free pilot boosts ridership by 40%

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s (RIPTA) R-Line free-fare pilot program has led to a 40% increase in...

Representative Potter/Senator Kallman introduce bill to decriminalize magic mushrooms
March 2, 2023

Representative Potter/Senator Kallman introduce bill to decriminalize magic mushrooms

Representative Brandon Potter and Senator Meghan Kallman are sponsoring legislation to decriminalize personal use of psilocybin, the...

Failure is not an option: An exclusive interview with housing secretary Stefan Pryor
February 22, 2023

Failure is not an option: An exclusive interview with housing secretary Stefan Pryor

Pryor steps into his new position with a clean slate and a low bar. But the literal...

Trans Day of Joy Celebrated in South Kingston
November 14, 2022

Trans Day of Joy Celebrated in South Kingston

The outdoor event, organized by LGBTQ Action RI, featured speakers, information about local organizations, available resources for...

Pawtucket moves to eliminate remaining green space in an environmental justice community
August 17, 2022

Pawtucket moves to eliminate remaining green space in an environmental justice community

“We use Morley Field for Pop Warner games, we use it or exercise, we use it to...

Lawmakers celebrate free R-Line bus fare starting in September
June 23, 2022

Lawmakers celebrate free R-Line bus fare starting in September

“Having free public transit across our state will help rid our streets of congestion and give a...

Is this the year the RI General Assembly does something about wage theft?
April 15, 2022

Is this the year the RI General Assembly does something about wage theft?

” If someone steals your pet or your appliance, and the value is over $1,500, that’s a...

Members of GA agree on equity in public transportation, but some lack specifics
February 14, 2022

Members of GA agree on equity in public transportation, but some lack specifics

At the Transit Equity Day rally held in Providence on Friday, Representative Carlos Tobon spoke about the...

Senator Meghan Kallman: National Grid has failed in regards to Tidewater remediation
December 3, 2021

Senator Meghan Kallman: National Grid has failed in regards to Tidewater remediation

As the district Senator, it is my expectation that the National Grid keeps the city of Pawtucket,...

Legislators reiterate call for social and racially just marijuana legislation
September 8, 2021

Legislators reiterate call for social and racially just marijuana legislation

“If we choose to legalize cannabis in RI without full restorative justice for the thousands of black...

RentReliefRI could provide up to $200m to Rhode Islanders facing eviction
June 19, 2021

RentReliefRI could provide up to $200m to Rhode Islanders facing eviction

“This program is helping our agency meet our commitment to maintain housing for low income residents who...

Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation
December 29, 2021

Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation

“Public transportation cuts across so many issues,” said Senator Meghan Kallman. “It’s a climate and environment issue....

RI Senate punts on rules reform – Votes to mandate public testimony under oath
March 24, 2021

RI Senate punts on rules reform – Votes to mandate public testimony under oath

The Senate passed on amendments that would bring more democracy to the Senate, such as amending the...

Oped: Rhode Island needs a dedicated source of funding for affordable housing
March 4, 2021

Oped: Rhode Island needs a dedicated source of funding for affordable housing

“Our bill creates, for the first time, a dedicated, consistent stream of funding to support affordable housing...

Did CRMC re-appointees lie to Senate Committee during their hearing?
February 4, 2021

Did CRMC re-appointees lie to Senate Committee during their hearing?

Coia states that the woman insulted family members of the council. Cervenka says that the woman began...

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