Rhode Island Democratic Party passes bylaws revision over vocal objections from Women’s Caucus
November 19, 2019

Rhode Island Democratic Party passes bylaws revision over vocal objections from Women’s Caucus

“I am urging you to vote no,” said Jill Sypole, “and the reason is this is not...

Rhode Island Economic Development Strategy comes under fire for being paid for by corporate lobbyists
March 2, 2020

Rhode Island Economic Development Strategy comes under fire for being paid for by corporate lobbyists

“When people are paying your salary it affects the decisions that you make around policy,” said Senator...

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

Senator Goldin and Representative Ajello file Reproductive Health Care Act

From a press release: With the backing of more cosponsors than ever before, Representative Edith Ajello and...

Government shutdown may affect SNAP benefits, other programs; Money may run out in March
October 31, 2019

Government shutdown may affect SNAP benefits, other programs; Money may run out in March

Courtney Hawkins, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (RI DHS) held a press conference...

State Senator Sam Bell explains why he cannot support Ruggerio for Senate President
January 1, 2019

State Senator Sam Bell explains why he cannot support Ruggerio for Senate President

Newly elected State Senator Samuel Bell (Democrat, District 5, Providence) rose to explain why he will not...

Rhode Island General Assembly to convene on New Year’s Day
December 27, 2018

Rhode Island General Assembly to convene on New Year’s Day

The Rhode Island General Assembly will convene on Tuesday, January 1, at 4pm as members of the...

Speaker Mattiello and Democracy vs Despotism at Chapel Grille
November 9, 2018

Speaker Mattiello and Democracy vs Despotism at Chapel Grille

Over 50 people, representing themselves and more than a dozen different advocacy groups, gathered outside Chapel Grille...

Senator Bell abstains from voting for Senate leadership slate at caucus meeting
November 9, 2018

Senator Bell abstains from voting for Senate leadership slate at caucus meeting

During his campaign then candidate now Senator-elect Samuel Bell (Democrat, District 5, Providence) promised his constituents that...

WBNA Rhode Island Senate 9 / House 5 Candidate Forum
January 19, 2020

WBNA Rhode Island Senate 9 / House 5 Candidate Forum

The West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) held three candidate forums on Tuesday evening. All but one of...

WBNA Providence City Council Ward 13 Candidate Forum
January 19, 2020

WBNA Providence City Council Ward 13 Candidate Forum

The West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) held three candidate forums on Tuesday evening. All but one of...

WBNA Providence Mayoral Candidate Forum
January 19, 2020

WBNA Providence Mayoral Candidate Forum

The West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) held three candidate forums on Tuesday evening. All but one of...

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