Politics

Republican CD-1 Candidate Gerry Leonard Calls to Keep the Government Open

  From The Gerry Leonard Campaign: Today, retired U.S. Marine veteran and candidate for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District Gerry Leonard called upon members from both parties in the House to avoid a potential government shutdown and end the dysfunction that’s become business as usual in Washington. “This is simply[Read More…]

by September 24, 2023

Endorsement! Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera Endorses Gabe Amo for Congress

  From The Gabe Amo For Congress Campaign:  Today, Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera endorsed Gabe Amo, the Democratic nominee for Congress in the special election for Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. Mayor Rivera has been Mayor of Central Falls since 2021 and is the first woman and first Latina[Read More…]

by September 23, 2023

Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner Condemns Senator Tuberville for Undermining U.S. Servicemembers & National Security

  From The Office of Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner: Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor to condemn Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville for his unprecedented action to block senior military promotions, undermining our military service members and national security. “Since February, the Alabama Senator has blocked more than[Read More…]

by September 19, 2023

Cranston Mayor Hopkins Expresses Disappointment in the Rush to Judgment on The Park Theater

    From The Office of Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins today expressed disappointment in several local officials who have expressed opposition to an idea that has not yet even been formulated on the potential acquisition of the historic Park Theatre. “Like the Budlong Pool discussion,[Read More…]

by September 16, 2023

Providence Schools: It’s Back To School on Friday!

  From The Providence Public School District: The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is announcing that schools will be open tomorrow, September 8, 2023. There will be no outdoor recess and only select afterschool activities will be held district wide. In order to ensure the safety of students, teachers and[Read More…]

by September 7, 2023

Mayor Smiley Announces New Agreement with Brown, Johnson & Wales, RISD and Providence College, More Than Doubling Financial Contributions from Higher Education Institutions

  From The City of Providence-Mayor Brett Smiley: Today Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined by City Council President Rachel Miller, City Council Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson, Rhode Island School of Design President Crystal Williams, Providence College President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., Johnson[Read More…]

by September 5, 2023

Congressional District 1 Candidate Carlson Responds to Allegations! (Video Included)

From The Carlson for Congress Campaign: “Over the last week a lot of rumors have been circulating about me, mostly by political operatives, some of which have been picked up by Channel 12. That’s the state of politics today, it’s a nasty business. But it doesn’t have to be that[Read More…]

by August 25, 2023

Pawtucket Activist Fargnoli Files Open Meetings Act Violation Citing Illicit Dealings of Mayor Grebien’s Charter Review Commission

Pawtucket Community Activist David Fargnoli, appointee to the Pawtucket School Committee Superintendent Search Committee, and a former School Committee Candidate who received in excess of 4000 votes, has filed a formal complaint with the Rhode Island Attorney Generals Office, alleging a long list of violations of Rhode Island’s Open Meetings[Read More…]

by August 24, 2023

Did Senate District 1 Senate Candidate Bissaillon Use Senate Staffers To Petition?

  From The Michelle Rivera Campaign – Special Election Rhode Island Senate District 1: I have reviewed the nomination papers of Mr. Biah and Representative Biah and identified a number of significant irregularities. I call on Mr. Bissaillon and Representative Biah to campaign under the highest ethical standards. To begin[Read More…]

by August 14, 2023

GOP Congressional Candidate Gerry Leonard Calls Jane Fonda Endorsement ‘Reprehensible’

“Jane Fonda’s endorsement goes against everything veterans represent.” From The Gerry Leonard Congressional Campaign: Today, Gerry Leonard, Republican Candidate for Congress, excoriated Jane Fonda’s recent endorsement in the First Congressional District race. “I served our country for three decades in places like Kuwait, Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan and have seen the[Read More…]

by August 11, 2023