The pandemic has changed the way the public testifies before the General Assembly, and it’s for the better
January 26, 2021

The pandemic has changed the way the public testifies before the General Assembly, and it’s for the better

“Here we were, giving testimony about access, and I was literally having access,” said Jocelyn Foye, executive...

Derailed by the pandemic, a bill to improve the Open Meetings Act is re-introduced
January 19, 2021

Derailed by the pandemic, a bill to improve the Open Meetings Act is re-introduced

House bill H5032 “would require that all meetings closed to the public be recorded by audio tape...

PERA implodes
June 15, 2021

PERA implodes

“It’s no secret,” continued Chair Figueroa, “that we have yet to resolve one complaint that’s come into...

Tech and procedural problems plague PVD City Council hearing on multi-hub resolution
December 29, 2021

Tech and procedural problems plague PVD City Council hearing on multi-hub resolution

“The Governor has made it clear she wants busses out of the plaza. RIDOT is moving as...

At RIPTA Board meeting, bus riders testify against the planned destruction of Kennedy Plaza
December 29, 2021

At RIPTA Board meeting, bus riders testify against the planned destruction of Kennedy Plaza

“Whenever they claim they’re going to make Kennedy Plaza a more wonderful place it’s really just an...

Bill to outlaw masks and protective gear at protests heard in House committee
January 30, 2021

Bill to outlaw masks and protective gear at protests heard in House committee

“I don’t understand why you would prohibit knee pads unless you want it to hurt more when...

Proposed RIPTA/RIDOT merger draws criticisms
February 27, 2020

Proposed RIPTA/RIDOT merger draws criticisms

Although initially thinking that a RIDOT/RIPTA merger might be a good idea, “in the ensuing years I...

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...

Tuesday: bill protects your right to pay cash
March 2, 2020

Tuesday: bill protects your right to pay cash

As stores in many cities start to close their doors to consumers who prefer cash to credit,...

RIPTA Riders Alliance responds to Paolino anti-busing lawsuit
January 19, 2020

RIPTA Riders Alliance responds to Paolino anti-busing lawsuit

RIPTA Riders Alliance is disappointed to read in the Providence Journal that a few wealthy real estate...

House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?
January 14, 2019

House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?

On Tuesday afternoon the House Committee on Rules heard from the public on H5037 a bill that...

Randall Rose: Why suppressing rights like free speech is a bad idea
October 7, 2018

Randall Rose: Why suppressing rights like free speech is a bad idea

Today, a group called Ocean State Against Hate (OSAH) is going to the Rhode Island State House...

Efforts to preserve in Net Neutrality in Rhode Island undermined by backroom deals and business interests
October 31, 2019

Efforts to preserve in Net Neutrality in Rhode Island undermined by backroom deals and business interests

In response to the Rhode Island House not allowing a vote on the net neutrality bill unanimously...

Whistleblowers defend democracy, say rights advocates
June 15, 2018

Whistleblowers defend democracy, say rights advocates

Rhode Island Rights held a rally Wednesday outside the Federal Building near Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence...

No guarantees and plenty of risks associated with Elorza’s water monetization plan
April 1, 2022

No guarantees and plenty of risks associated with Elorza’s water monetization plan

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is still trying to “monetize” the Providence Water Supply, including Scituate Reservoir. At...

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