PVD Mayor’s African American Ambassadors Group supports full repeal of LEOBoR
May 4, 2021

PVD Mayor’s African American Ambassadors Group supports full repeal of LEOBoR

“Anything short of a full repeal is unacceptable. The time is now for a full repeal, explicitly...

Rhode Island State House Monday, May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021

Rhode Island State House Monday, May 3, 2021

Monday, May 3, 2021 11am Governor McKee, Fidelity Investments Announce 500 New Jobs Coming to Rhode Island In his...

Sea 3 seeks major fossil fuel expansion in the Port of Pvd
May 3, 2021

Sea 3 seeks major fossil fuel expansion in the Port of Pvd

“A full application and review by the EFSB is the best way to ensure that all scenarios...

RI Rank release their 2021 RI General Assembly Social Media Rankings
May 3, 2021

RI Rank release their 2021 RI General Assembly Social Media Rankings

If your elected official is at or near the bottom of the list, ask yourself – Have...

Oped: What Warwick’s ‘Back the Blue’ rally on May Day actually means
May 2, 2021

Oped: What Warwick’s ‘Back the Blue’ rally on May Day actually means

“Warwick’s Back the Blue event is a middle finger to organized labor, belying the rhetoric of politicians...

BLM RI opens African American Innovation Center in Pawtucket
May 2, 2021

BLM RI opens African American Innovation Center in Pawtucket

“Black people – We are resistant,” said Brother Gary Dantzler, executive director of BLM RI. “We fight...

Students march on State House to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
May 1, 2021

Students march on State House to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools

“As many of you are aware, my friend unfortunately passed away a few months ago,” said Shaylee,...

Students walkout to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
April 30, 2021

Students walkout to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools

“Today we are here because you have organized and called to action to removed SROs for over...

Andy Boardman: Here’s how a Rhode Island “employment bonus” proposal would work – and how it can be improved
April 29, 2021

Andy Boardman: Here’s how a Rhode Island “employment bonus” proposal would work – and how it can be improved

“By allowing workers to keep claiming benefits while they earn, partial unemployment insurance can act as an...

Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation
December 29, 2021

Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation

“Public transportation cuts across so many issues,” said Senator Meghan Kallman. “It’s a climate and environment issue....

Rally calls for an end to solitary confinement in Rhode Island
April 28, 2021

Rally calls for an end to solitary confinement in Rhode Island

On Tuesday ninety advocates gathered outside the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, where the Rhode Island House of Representatives...

Dates set for Providence City Council and West Warwick Town Council special elections
April 27, 2021

Dates set for Providence City Council and West Warwick Town Council special elections

“City and town council members make decisions that affect education, the local economy, and overall quality of...

Rhode Island State House Tuesday, April 27, 2021
April 27, 2021

Rhode Island State House Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 4pm Rhode Island House IN ORDER: H5076 SUB A by McNamara ENTITLED, AN...

The family of Richard Solitro Jr calls for increased funding and awareness for mental health services
April 26, 2021

The family of Richard Solitro Jr calls for increased funding and awareness for mental health services

“I would hope we could improve our systems to treat mental illness more appropriately, and compassionately heed...

Statement from Rhode Island State Senator Jeanine Calkin (Democrat, District 30, Warwick)
April 26, 2021

Statement from Rhode Island State Senator Jeanine Calkin (Democrat, District 30, Warwick)

It will be a long and difficult road back, but I am a fighter. I love representing...

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