Steve Ahlquist

November 29, 2022

Providence Finance Committee ignores large outcry, passes ProvPort resolutions

The fix was in from the beginning, as the Providence Finance Committee, under the leadership of Councilmember Jo-Ann Ryan, disregarded procedure and the community to force through legislation no one but insiders testified in favor of....

Debunking the Providence Chamber / RIPEC false claims about increasing taxes on the top one percent
April 2, 2021

Debunking the Providence Chamber / RIPEC false claims about increasing taxes on the top one percent

Among the many false claims the panel took on was the idea that the rich flee Rhode...
Uprise RI joins the call for a more open and engaged legislative process in 2021
November 20, 2020

Uprise RI joins the call for a more open and engaged legislative process in 2021

UpriseRI is proud to join the call for a more open and more democratic government. This call...
RI ACLU sends letter to state officials defending the right “to peacefully record the activities of police in public”
June 15, 2021

RI ACLU sends letter to state officials defending the right “to peacefully record the activities of police in public”

“It is deeply disturbing to see Rhode Island police joining counterparts elsewhere in… attempting to intimidate and...
Protest for Breonna Taylor met with pepper spray on Providence highway
September 24, 2020

Protest for Breonna Taylor met with pepper spray on Providence highway

Just over 150 people marched from Burnside Park in Providence onto the the Route 95 on ramp...
If we’re going to wait until November for the 2021 budget, we might as well wait until January
September 11, 2020

If we’re going to wait until November for the 2021 budget, we might as well wait until January

We know that Rhode Island’s response to the last recession – brutal cuts to social programs and...
Rhode Island leaders imposing austerity without any public discussion
September 8, 2020

Rhode Island leaders imposing austerity without any public discussion

Our elected leaders… are not taking steps to help Rhode Islanders to weather this recession. Instead, they...
Advocates press Governor Raimondo to release more inmates from prison in response to pandemic
April 17, 2020

Advocates press Governor Raimondo to release more inmates from prison in response to pandemic

“It’s a public health crisis and we know it’s a ticking time bomb waiting to happen. We...
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...
Dear Senator Metts: Invoking religious beliefs in lawmaking is wrong
November 26, 2019

Dear Senator Metts: Invoking religious beliefs in lawmaking is wrong

“I’m certain that Metts had lasting, positive relationships with students in this role, though I do wonder...
ACLU raises concerns over RIPTA attempt to ban journalist from recording meeting
October 31, 2019

ACLU raises concerns over RIPTA attempt to ban journalist from recording meeting

The ACLU of Rhode Island today wrote to officials at the Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority to...
New Bridges for Haitian Success to hold 2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner
September 13, 2018

New Bridges for Haitian Success to hold 2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner

As the Haitian community grows in Rhode Island, New Bridges for Haitian Success sees an opportunity to...
Dominion lawyer says $150,000 tax stabilization reduction is actually an increase
March 2, 2020

Dominion lawyer says $150,000 tax stabilization reduction is actually an increase

The Providence City Council Finance Committee met Monday evening to hear testimony of the alteration of a...
Bill would disallow juveniles being sentenced to life without possibility of parole
January 19, 2020

Bill would disallow juveniles being sentenced to life without possibility of parole

When Stephanie Rubio was eight her 14 year-old brother was tried as an adult for murder. Her...
DARE presents awards at annual brunch
February 25, 2018

DARE presents awards at annual brunch

DARE (Direct Action for Rights and Equality) presented Steve Ahlquist, this reporter, an award for his journalism...
Public testimony at the Special Legislative Committee to Study the Energy Facilities Siting Act
March 2, 2020

Public testimony at the Special Legislative Committee to Study the Energy Facilities Siting Act

Greater weight should be given to public input. The size of the board should be greater than...
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