Politics

It’s Official: The City of Pawtucket is Broke. City Suspends School Construction Contractors Payments. Letter to School Superintendent Included.

Despite Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien’s cheerful prognostications, the City of Pawtucket is suspending payments to School Construction Contractors, most notably the Baldwin School Project. It is expected, based on background conversations, that Baldwin construction will cease immediately. The Coalition has consistently maintained, given the behavior of the City, that the[Read More…]

by March 18, 2024

3 Southern New England Congressmen Included, as Jewish Dems Unveil 30 House & Senate Endorsements Across Country

    Jewish Organization Pledges to Mobilize Jewish Voters to Win Elections   3 Southern New England Congressmen, Jake Auchincloss, (MA-04), Gabe Amo, (RI-01), and Seth Magaziner, (RI-02) were among 30 House Representatives & Senators to receive formal endorsements for re-election from SuperPAC The Jewish Democratic Council of America this[Read More…]

by March 11, 2024

Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus Announces New Chair!

  The Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus is pleased to announce the election of a new Chair of the caucus, Jackie Anderson. With the upcoming 2024 election, Jackie is committed to the Caucus’s mission to recruit and support Democratic women candidates in all levels of government. “We need all of RI women’s voices to be represented. Whether it is[Read More…]

by March 8, 2024

Congressman Gabe Amo Update! State of the Union Plus! Bringing Home The Bacon!

  Amo Brings Advocate for Women in Construction Industry to 2024 State of the Union Vennicia Kingston is a mentor and champion for women in the building trades   From the Office of Congressman Gabe Amo: Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced that his guest for President Joe Biden’s State[Read More…]

by March 8, 2024

Changes! Rhode Island Democratic Party Announces New addition & Departure

    Rhode Island Democratic Party announces new addition and departure From The Rhode Island Democratic Party:   Rhode Island Democratic Party (RIDP) Chairwoman Liz Beretta-Perik is pleased to announce the addition of Anthony Cherry as Strategic Planning Consultant to the RIDP team. Anthony will be working closely with the[Read More…]

by March 4, 2024

Woonsocket City Council Nixes Councilwoman Gonzalez VIDA Church Money Grab-Approves Community Cares Emergency Shelter Portion!

In a unanimous vote, with Councilwoman Vice Chair Valerie Gonzalez forced to recuse, the Woonsocket City Council approved a “pass through” grant to Woonsocket service provider Community Cares, funded by the State of Rhode Island, for funds dedicated to providing weather emergency shelter.     The Resolution was seemingly structured[Read More…]

by January 11, 2024

The Rhode Island Democratic Womens Caucus: Resolution for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

The Rhode Island Democratic Womens Caucus Issued The Following Statement: Resolution for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza WHEREAS, the ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in immense civilian casualties, including a disproportionately high number of women and children, causing widespread human suffering and displacement. WHEREAS, this conflict has further exacerbated[Read More…]

by January 8, 2024

Woonsocket Gonzalez Cash Grab: Councilman Thompson Weighs In … Emphatically

In an email to Planning Director Michael Debroisse, framed as a response to an email chain discussing the controversial Councilperson Gonzalez Money Grab/Warming Center, Woonsocket Councilman Brian Thompson did not mince words. Focusing on the process issues that led to the Mendon Road Debacle, and ultimately, the political demise of[Read More…]

by January 7, 2024

Woonsocket: Council President Ward Applies The Brakes? On Controversial Valerie Gonzalez Money Grab

  Woonsocket City Council President weighed in last night (Friday January 5) on the burgeoning Warming Center Controversy. With the Mendon Road Deal still fresh in the minds of well, everyone, Mr. Ward brought attention to the advise/consent provided, in Charter, by the Woonsocket City Council. Of interest? Potential issues[Read More…]

by January 6, 2024

Woonsocket: Woonsocket Councilor Gonzalez to Provide Municipal Homeless Support Initiative-Winter Emergency Hub?

  Preliminary reports indicate that Community Care Alliance, and the Vida Church have entered into an “arrangement” to provide a warming facility & shelter for weather events impacting the unhoused, in Woonsocket. The cost to provide these services will be underwritten by the Rhode Island Department of Housing, primarily via[Read More…]

by January 6, 2024