General Assembly has chance to pay janitorial and security workers a fair wage
February 10, 2022

General Assembly has chance to pay janitorial and security workers a fair wage

“Essential janitors and security officers have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Caceres through...

A fight for meaningful health insurance this Thursday at the State House
February 1, 2022

A fight for meaningful health insurance this Thursday at the State House

“The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that as many as 374,000 Rhode Islanders, including about...

Religious leaders call for government action on poverty
January 4, 2022

Religious leaders call for government action on poverty

“The coalition’s mission has never been more essential,” said Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman. “The unprecedented challenges of this...

How Barrington municipal employees got bumped to $15 min wage for 2022
January 3, 2022

How Barrington municipal employees got bumped to $15 min wage for 2022

“Human time and effort is worth at least $15 an hour,” said Barrington Town Councilmember Jacob Brier....

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...

Disappointment at the General Assembly: RI Rank Open Government Rankings Published
December 6, 2021

Disappointment at the General Assembly: RI Rank Open Government Rankings Published

RI Rank’s annual study of where our legislators land on issues of open government – the important...

Here are all the bills passed by one chamber and killed by the other
November 22, 2021

Here are all the bills passed by one chamber and killed by the other

This process matters. For a bill to become law, it must pass both chambers. So we decided...

Political Coop rallies at State House to demand action on unspent federal funds
November 16, 2021

Political Coop rallies at State House to demand action on unspent federal funds

“We are here because we got money eight months ago that is just sitting [there],” said Damián...

The RI Redistricting Commission hearing that wasn’t
October 26, 2021

The RI Redistricting Commission hearing that wasn’t

The saddest thing is that this could have been avoided. Instead of stuffing this commission with political...

Rhode Island begins the process of redistricting
September 10, 2021

Rhode Island begins the process of redistricting

“We’re going to great lengths to ensure that this process is a transparent one,” said Senate Chair...

Get ready to testify on redistricting at the State House next Thursday
September 3, 2021

Get ready to testify on redistricting at the State House next Thursday

Public comment will also be taken. So make sure to get your testimony ready and demand that...

School teacher Geena Pham announces Senate District 3 run
August 17, 2021

School teacher Geena Pham announces Senate District 3 run

“At the start of each day, I say the pledge of allegiance with my students. We promise...

The next battle in Rhode Island: Redistricting
October 5, 2021

The next battle in Rhode Island: Redistricting

“The choice of choosing the people on the redistricting committee is a clear power grab and move...

Lawmakers and residents ask Commissioner to reject proposed health insurance rate hikes
August 10, 2021

Lawmakers and residents ask Commissioner to reject proposed health insurance rate hikes

“With the recent surge of COVID cases and the ongoing spread of the Delta variant, it is...

Can We Fix It: The 2021 Excellence in Politicking Awards
August 6, 2021

Can We Fix It: The 2021 Excellence in Politicking Awards

Join Moira and Jen, with special guest Steve Ahlquist from the MJW Amphitheatre as they award the...

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