Judges
Two State Senators express concerns about Raimondo’s judicial nominees
“I’m very proud to be appointing one of the most diverse sets of judges, I think, really, ever, that any governor has been able to appoint at one time,” said …
Rhode Island
Elections 2018
Winners and losers as RI Board of Elections decides on nomination paper objections
The Rhode Island Board of Elections (RI BOE) heard a string of objections to nomination papers decisions made by local Boards of Canvassers across the state. There were nine objections …
Religion
32 percent of Rhode Islanders identify as ‘very religious,’ 39 percent as ‘not religious’
Rhode Island has the distinction of being the most religious state in New England, where 32 percent identify as “very religious,” and 39 percent who identify as “not religious.” An …
Invenergy
Parag Agrawal out at EFSB, leaving two members to decide on Invenergy power plant application
Associate Director for Planning Parag Agrawal is leaving his position at the Rhode Island Department of Planning. One of the duties off the Associate Director for Planning is to serve …
Natural Hair Braiding
Despite white discomfort, natural hair braiding is an issue of race and culture
“I take major offense at that,” said Rhode Island State Senator Elaine Morgan (Republican, District 34, Exeter Hopkinton, Richmond, West Greenwich) in response to the testimony of Joseph Buchanan, a …
Immigration
Rep Maldonado introduces ‘first of its kind’ legislation to protect DACA recipients in Rhode Island
Representative Shelby Maldonado (Democrat, District 56, Central Falls) has introduced legislation, with bipartisan support, that will “continue the status quo relating to operator’s and chauffeur’s licenses and limited work authorization …
Economics
Rhode Island business leaders optimistic about the future
Rhode Island business leaders are feeling optimistic. Over 53 percent of Rhode Island’s business leaders think the United States economy will be in much better or somewhat better shape over …
Natural Hair Braiding
Natural hair braiding supported across the political spectrum
“One thing I don’t see around me [here] is someone who actually wears weave and has hair braiding,” said Misty to the House Committee on Corporations on Tuesday evening. “Every …
Transportation
A vision for better commuter rail
We all know Rhode Island benefits from its proximity to Boston which provides our residents and businesses access to markets, jobs, entertainment, medical services, schools and more. But we are held …
Guns
Governors Raimondo, Cuomo, Malloy and Murphy announce States for Gun Safety Coalition
“Rhode Island has some of the nation’s strongest gun laws, but our nation has some of the world’s weakest. Kids in Florida and across the nation are taking action, and …