Tag: Wendy Becker
Rhode Island Democratic Party passes bylaws revision over vocal objections from Women’s Caucus
"I am urging you to vote no," said Jill Sypole, "and the reason is this is not a democratic process and...
Here’s all the written comments to the House Committee on Rules – still no...
Representatives Katherine Kazarian (Democrat, District 63, East Providence), Jason Knight (Democrat, District 67, Barrington, Warren) and Rebecca Kislak (Democrat, District 4,...
House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?
On Tuesday afternoon the House Committee on Rules heard from the public on H5037 a bill that would amend the House rules...
Grassroots Democrats hold press conference in support of Governor Raimondo
Rhode Island State Senator Gayle Goldin (Democrat, District 3, Providence) held a press conference outside the State House Friday morning with a group of...
Dan McKee overstates his support for marriage equality in campaign ad, say advocates
In response to an ad released by incumbent Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Daniel McKee claiming early leadership on marriage equality, leaders of Rhode Island’s...
Tanzi’s sexual harassment commission hits the ground running
The first meeting of Rhode Island State Representative Teresa Tanzi's Special Legislative Commission to Study Unlawful Sexual Harassment in the Workplace met on Tuesday....
Transgender advocates seek respect in death
Rhode Island has always been a leader in respecting the rights of transgender people while they are alive, but legislation introduced by Representative Edith...