Ride-Out organizers and fellow bikers issue statement on Jhamal Gonsalves and the police-moped impact
October 19, 2020

Ride-Out organizers and fellow bikers issue statement on Jhamal Gonsalves and the police-moped impact

“Ride outs were built to create safety for our youth. We ride in packs to minimize the...

PERA calls for an independent review of police-moped impact
December 13, 2020

PERA calls for an independent review of police-moped impact

“While the facts of the collision on Elmwood Avenue remain under investigation, one thing is clear: PERA...

Providence DSA stands with protestors and against police aggression, intimidation, and disinformation
October 19, 2020

Providence DSA stands with protestors and against police aggression, intimidation, and disinformation

“Rhode Island must drastically change its priorities. We can start by cutting back on the authoritarian police...

Lawmakers ask the Public Utilities Commission to reverse their votes approving National Grid’s electric rate increase
September 30, 2020

Lawmakers ask the Public Utilities Commission to reverse their votes approving National Grid’s electric rate increase

“Newly elected legislators are sending a signal that we’re not going to be complacent with policy decisions...

New group, Safer Communities for Justice, seeks resolutions to unsolved murders
September 27, 2020

New group, Safer Communities for Justice, seeks resolutions to unsolved murders

“I’m not going to stand back and accept that my child is a number. She’s not a...

State requires Johnston metal shredding company to reduce air pollution and pay largest penalty ever assessed for Clean Air Act violations
August 12, 2020

State requires Johnston metal shredding company to reduce air pollution and pay largest penalty ever assessed for Clean Air Act violations

“For too long, SMMNEC has not met its obligation to the people of Rhode Island to protect...

Black Lives Matter RI protests outside the home of Richard Gordon in Barrington
August 24, 2020

Black Lives Matter RI protests outside the home of Richard Gordon in Barrington

Gordon has now been charged with a hate crime as the Rhode Island Attorney General takes over...

Reform or Repeal? The Senate LEOBoR Task Force holds first meeting
August 27, 2020

Reform or Repeal? The Senate LEOBoR Task Force holds first meeting

Task Force member Jose Batista, executive director of PERA, suggested that the Task Force work “the opposite...

Jeff Britt trial and JCLS lawsuit intersect – House Speaker Mattiello at center of both
July 1, 2020

Jeff Britt trial and JCLS lawsuit intersect – House Speaker Mattiello at center of both

“Just two days ago, in our capacity as JCLS secretary, we were served a public records demand...

Maria Rivera earns endorsements from mayor and AG Neronha in Central Falls mayoral run
June 18, 2020

Maria Rivera earns endorsements from mayor and AG Neronha in Central Falls mayoral run

Today Central Falls mayoral candidate and City Council President Maria Rivera welcomed the campaign endorsement of Rhode...

Neronha issues updated protocol for Attorney General’s review of use of force by law enforcement
June 17, 2020

Neronha issues updated protocol for Attorney General’s review of use of force by law enforcement

“The updated protocol is significant because it expands our review authority to allow for independent review of...

Attorney General Neronha on his civil rights legislation and police use of force
June 15, 2020

Attorney General Neronha on his civil rights legislation and police use of force

“I honestly cannot think of one reason to oppose this legislation,” said Attorney General Peter Neronha. Rhode...

Attorney General to testify in support of critical civil rights legislation
June 15, 2020

Attorney General to testify in support of critical civil rights legislation

“There are many reforms that could and should be taken as part of a collective response,” said...

Former state representative-elect Laufton Ascencao charged with felony embezzlement
April 28, 2020

Former state representative-elect Laufton Ascencao charged with felony embezzlement

The Rhode Island Attorney General also brought new campaign finance violations. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha...

Attorney General issues warning against illegal self-help evictions
April 8, 2020

Attorney General issues warning against illegal self-help evictions

Landlords who engage in this conduct may face civil or criminal penalties. During this COVID-19 public health...

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