Tag: Steve Ahlquist
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 if those relationships would...
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 raise concerns about an incident that occurred...
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 educate the Providence community. This year we...
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 tax stabilization agreement between the City of...
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 brother will not get parole because "not...
DARE presents awards at annual brunch
DARE (Direct Action for Rights and Equality) presented Steve Ahlquist, this reporter, an award for his journalism at the DARE Brunch on Saturday morning....
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 three members. Fossil fuel power plants should...
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers 2017
About 20 people gathered together on Sunday to mark the passage of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Organized by COYOTE...