RI House debates potential rule changes
January 25, 2023

RI House debates potential rule changes

The Rules by which the House and Senate organize themselves serve as the operating system for the...

21 members of the House implored Speaker Shekarchi to bring the EACA to a vote – to no avail
June 23, 2022

21 members of the House implored Speaker Shekarchi to bring the EACA to a vote – to no avail

“We, the undersigned, urge you to move the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act out of the House...

State House rally calls for action on gun violence in Rhode Island
June 1, 2022

State House rally calls for action on gun violence in Rhode Island

“Ten years! It’s been ten years. That is long enough,” said Jennifer Boylan from Moms Demand Action....

The Trauma-Informed School Act prioritizes the mental health of our students
May 11, 2022

The Trauma-Informed School Act prioritizes the mental health of our students

“I support this bill because I would like to see a more positive relationship between youth and...

Can We Fix It: Nobody Puts Tanzi in a Corner
July 22, 2021

Can We Fix It: Nobody Puts Tanzi in a Corner

This episode gets a little personal. Rhode Island progressives (the red-headed step children of the Democratic party)...

Lawmakers ask the Energy Facilities Siting Board to reject Sea 3’s proposed LPG expansion
May 8, 2021

Lawmakers ask the Energy Facilities Siting Board to reject Sea 3’s proposed LPG expansion

“We respectfully ask that the Energy Facilities Siting Board fully vet and reject Sea 3’s proposed expansion...

Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent
May 7, 2021

Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent

“It is important to pass this now,” said Rachel Flum of the Economic Progress Institute. “You may...

Rhode Island voters prove that sexual reproductive health and rights are winning issues
November 5, 2020

Rhode Island voters prove that sexual reproductive health and rights are winning issues

“The voters of Rhode Island clearly support champions of reproductive freedom. It’s also clear that, as we...

Representative Moira Walsh: The exit interview
September 28, 2020

Representative Moira Walsh: The exit interview

“If you don’t mind, I would love to skip ahead to the very first thing that got...

State legislators join community advocates to push back against potential budget cuts
September 22, 2020

State legislators join community advocates to push back against potential budget cuts

“A budget is a statement of our priorities – of the things that we value. Of course...

Vigil and projection for Justice Ginsberg at RI Supreme Court
September 22, 2020

Vigil and projection for Justice Ginsberg at RI Supreme Court

“There will be moments when we feel despair and anger and rage and we are going to...

Dozens gather at the State House to mourn the passing of Justice Ginsberg
September 19, 2020

Dozens gather at the State House to mourn the passing of Justice Ginsberg

“In Judaism, when somebody dies we say, ‘May their memory be a blessing to us,‘” said Rhode...

RI Working Families Party wins 90% of primary elections
September 10, 2020

RI Working Families Party wins 90% of primary elections

“From criminal justice reform to a $15 minimum wage to housing, healthcare and education as a human...

Progressive Democrat’s clean energy plan an “extraordinary roadmap to action”
February 11, 2020

Progressive Democrat’s clean energy plan an “extraordinary roadmap to action”

“We are gathered here today to consider an extraordinary roadmap to action,” said Tim Guinee, a television,...

Nine Local, State Officials Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President
January 27, 2020

Nine Local, State Officials Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President

“I’m grateful to be endorsed by this group of Rhode Island’s foremost leaders,” said Elizabeth Warren. “From...

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