Articles by: Pat Ford

Rhode Island-Based Jobs Grew by 1,900 from October; November Unemployment Rate Rose to 2.9 Percent

From The Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training Rhode Island businesses added 1,900 jobs in November as the state’s unemployment rate rose to 2.9 percent. Over the year, jobs were down 1,000 from November 2022, and the unemployment rate was down four-tenths of a percentage point. Through November, Rhode[Read More…]

by December 22, 2023

Governor Lamont Announces Income Tax Rates Go Down, Earned Income Tax Credits Go Up, Senior Pension Exemptions Expand at the Start of 2024

    Governor Ned Lamont today announced that three significant tax relief measures will take effect in Connecticut at the start of 2024, and among them are the largest income tax reduction ever enacted in state history, an increase in a tax credit targeting the lowest-income workers, and an expansion[Read More…]

by December 20, 2023

Human Rights Watch: Russia Forces Ukrainians in Occupied Areas into Military

  Compelling Ukrainian Civilians to Serve in Russian Armed Forces a War Crime   Human Rights Watch: Russian authorities continue to conscript Ukrainian civilians in occupied areas or otherwise try to forcibly enlist them, including those in detention, into the Russian military, Human Rights Watch said today. Russia’s practice of compelling Ukrainian residents[Read More…]

by December 20, 2023

Pawtucket Administration Honcho Fails Upward: Appointed Executive Director of the Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corporation. (RIHEBC) Translation: Helps Destroy Bonding In Pawtucket/Promoted To Statewide Agency To Do The Same

  Political Connections Grease The Way Out of  Pawtucket Financial Moonscape   Remember that “Sit In” last Friday?  “That moment when the head of a RI State Quasi won’t return your phone call. So you take a seat in the Office. And Wait.” Here, as they used to say, is[Read More…]

by December 19, 2023

Human Rights Watch: Democratic Republic of the Congo-Electoral Violence Threatens Vote

  Authorities Should Deter Attacks, Prioritize Accountability   Election-related violence across the Democratic Republic of Congo risks undermining general elections scheduled for December 20, 2023. Congolese authorities need to act urgently to prevent violence around the election to stop a dangerous situation from getting even worse. Political parties and candidates should publicize[Read More…]

by December 17, 2023

Treasury Sanctions Human Smuggling & Drug Trafficking Organization Operating on Southwest Border

  Malas Mañas: White House Press Briefing by Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre & John Kirby (12/14/23) Administration-Wide Action Taken in Coordination with Government of Mexico                  Treasury Sanctions Human Smuggling and Drug Trafficking Organization Operating on Southwest Border   From The US Treasury Department:[Read More…]

by December 16, 2023

The Mendon Road Land Deal: The Documents From The Disgraced Administration of Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt

  A Few Notes: In order to get this information to our community, we have presented this raw data “dump”. Allow time for larger files to load. Patience is a virtue! This is a working document, so check back for updates! We will be working diligently to provide context and[Read More…]

by November 29, 2023

BLM RI PAC Statements Following Officer Daniel Dolan’s Resignation and Calls for Repeal of LEOBoR

Statement Issued by BLM PAC RI The BLM RI PAC commends the city of Pawtucket for reaching an agreement that led to the ultimate termination of Officer Daniel Dolan, however, this deal is a stark reminder that its’ necessity raises questions about the lack of confidence in the ability of[Read More…]

by November 23, 2023

Most Pawtucket School Teachers Remain Unpaid-Despite Assurances From The Pawtucket City Administration & Media

  Despite Pawtucket City Administration & Media assurances to the contrary, it appears that a wide swath of Pawtucket School Department Employees remains unpaid as of this writing, Saturday November 18th, at approximately 12:45.   Pawtucket City Hall normally closes on Fridays at 12:30. Teachers & Staff have been unable[Read More…]

by November 18, 2023

FLASH! IS A LEOBOR DEAL IN THE WORKS FOR PAWTUCKET POLICE OFFICER / CHILD SHOOTER PAWTUCKET POLICE OFFICER DANIEL DOLAN?

    FLASH! IS A LEOBOR DEAL IN THE WORKS FOR PAWTUCKET POLICE OFFICER / CHILD SHOOTER PAWTUCKET POLICE OFFICER DANIEL DOLAN? WILL HE BE ALLOWED TO RETIRE IN EXCHANGE FOR …. ?   WOULD A “RETIREMENT” or “RESIGNATION” ALLOW DOLAN TO WORK AS A POLICE OFFICER ELSEWHERE?   Rumors[Read More…]

by November 17, 2023