McKee budget undermines state’s response to the substance use crisis
January 27, 2022

McKee budget undermines state’s response to the substance use crisis

“Without intervention,” says EOHHS in their request, “rates will continue to fall behind the amount required to...

Our interview with PVD City Council candidate Jackie Goldman
January 30, 2022

Our interview with PVD City Council candidate Jackie Goldman

“Some people are dealing with extremely difficult circumstances that could be mitigated by a government that takes...

Seth Magaziner abandons race for governorship to run for Congress
January 27, 2022

Seth Magaziner abandons race for governorship to run for Congress

“Every day, Republicans in Washington demonstrate they care more about doing Donald Trump’s bidding than they do...

Ahlquist: Governor McKee’s budget proposes interest rate cut for tax delinquents
January 25, 2022

Ahlquist: Governor McKee’s budget proposes interest rate cut for tax delinquents

So who exactly will Governor McKee’s tax cut help? Fortunately, we know exactly who because the Rhode...

How predatory payday lenders keep customers hooked
January 24, 2022

How predatory payday lenders keep customers hooked

After paying off the loan, Kieran hoped to put the experience behind him, but then, starting in...

Surprise McKee budget item exempts motorcycles from sales tax
January 24, 2022

Surprise McKee budget item exempts motorcycles from sales tax

There’s a new sales tax exception in the Governor’s budget. It will affect motorcycle riders, putting extra...

Why Coastal Resource reforms must focus on environmental racism
January 20, 2022

Why Coastal Resource reforms must focus on environmental racism

During the hearings held by the special Commission, environmental justice and the overt racism of the CRMC...

MLK Day March for Education in North Kingstown takes on racial equity
January 19, 2022

MLK Day March for Education in North Kingstown takes on racial equity

“We just wanted to bring attention to and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and bring attention...

Senator Valverde and Rep. Cassar: End Rhode Island’s abortion bans
January 18, 2022

Senator Valverde and Rep. Cassar: End Rhode Island’s abortion bans

“Passing the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act this year will ensure that when someone needs an abortion, they...

Lenny Cioe: A new facade on an old building
January 18, 2022

Lenny Cioe: A new facade on an old building

“The Senate President claims he wants a “transformational” legislative session, but we will never have true change...

KPRC: Will the public’s voices be heard on Kennedy Plaza bus hub?
January 18, 2022

KPRC: Will the public’s voices be heard on Kennedy Plaza bus hub?

“As changes are being proposed to the transit hub in Kennedy Plaza, we write to you to...

Did Senator Archambault gerrymander land he owns into his Senate District?
January 14, 2022

Did Senator Archambault gerrymander land he owns into his Senate District?

Senator Stephen Archambault co-chaired the Redistricting Commission that made last minute changes to his district that may...

Majority of PVD City Council supports unvaccinated police officers
January 18, 2022

Majority of PVD City Council supports unvaccinated police officers

“Part of ‘serving and protecting’ means following evidence-based public health guidance. Anything less is a betrayal of...

Wealth, power, and whiteness still dominate representation in Woonsocket
January 12, 2022

Wealth, power, and whiteness still dominate representation in Woonsocket

“…at-large elections could result in the selection of five members from the same district with other school...

Providence commits to redistricting transparency in rebuff of state’s back room deals
January 11, 2022

Providence commits to redistricting transparency in rebuff of state’s back room deals

“The idea of eliminating, or at least avoiding one-on-one meetings with current elected officials or potential elected...

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