Politics

The Kalus Economic Plan: A Roundtable Of Entrepreneurs (Video) / The Plan / The Sidebar Conversation

  GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Ashley Kalus hosted a roundtable for local entrepreneurs Thursday to announce, then discuss, her economic development plan for Rhode Island. The plan itself is comprehensive in nature, featuring tax reform, with a focus on sales tax reduction & elimination of tax brackets for low income earners[Read More…]

by October 7, 2022

Ashley Kalus Responds To McKee Reproductive Rights Attacks In New Video: “Personal”

  Rhode Island Gubernatorial Candidate Ashley Kalus defended her stand on reproductive rights today, with the release of an advertisement targeting, using her words,  “So why is he lying”? The entire statement is below. What is striking? Kalus’ ability to refocus the campaign on core issues: Corporate Welfare, the much[Read More…]

by September 29, 2022

Embattled Woonsocket Mayor Baldelli-Hunt Gets A Second Reprieve!

In just minutes, it was over. Again. Despite a choreographed Hero’s entrance by the Mayor … and a panoply of Rhode Island Mayors (Conspicuously Absent? Longtime Ally Governor McKee), the Mayor’s Attorney successfully lobbied for a one week delay, in order to organizer her legal strategy. Below, the Meeting, and[Read More…]

by September 28, 2022

Senate Minority Leader De La Cruz & House Minority Leader Chippendale Demand Special Session RE: Outrageous Salary Hikes!

  Senator Minority Leader Jessica De La Cruz, & House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale demand special Rhode Island Senate & House Sessions After Disastrous Hearing Today!   Gubernatorial Candidate Ashley Kalus In Post Executive Raise Hearing Press “Huddle”    

by September 26, 2022

Representatives For Governor McKee Testify Before State Salary Hearings!

McKee Administration Official Brian Daniels testifies on behalf of Governor Daniel McKee regarding proposed State Salary Hikes!

by September 26, 2022

A War O’ Words Emerges Between General Treasurer Candidates: Lathrop V. Diossa. The Subject? Pension COLA’s!

From The James Lathrop For Treasurer Campaign:   Bringing back COLA’s (Cost of Living Adjustments)   How would you feel if your loan application was denied because your neighbor had bad credit? This is what is happening with the pensions under the control of the State Treasurer and something when[Read More…]

by September 23, 2022

Rhode Island GOP’s Cienki To Gorbea Campaign: Better Lawyer Up!

    Friday, Sue Cienki, Rhode Island Republican chairwoman, filed a complaint with the Board of Elections against the Latino Victory Political Fund for their television advertisement in support of R.I. Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea. Their advertisement failed to disclose their top five donors as required by state law. Cienki stated, “While Gorbea[Read More…]

by September 17, 2022

Rhode Island Republican Party Fires Opening Salvo At Nominee McKee #PawSoccer

From The Rhode Island Republican Party: MEDIOCRE MCKEE Rhode Island’s Democratic gubernatorial primary was one for the record books. Last night, approximately 110,000 votes were cast in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. This was the lowest total for a hotly contested Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial primary since 1994. This occurred despite recent legislation[Read More…]

by September 15, 2022

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders Endorses David Segal for Second Congressional Race

Sanders Joins Sen. Elizabeth Warren, RI Working Families Party, Other Local and National Leaders In Support From The David Segal Campaign: Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed David Segal for Congress. “David Segal is one of those leaders we need in Congress,” Sanders said. “As a legislator and as a grassroots[Read More…]

by September 9, 2022

Morgenthau CD2 Congressional Campaign Announces Friday “Text Town Hall”

From The Sarah Morgenthau-Congress Campaign: Today, Sarah Morgenthau’s campaign announced a virtual “Text Town Hall” to kick off their Get Out The Vote efforts in the Second Congressional District. “Our campaign believes in meeting voters where they are,” said Campaign Manager Bryan McNamara. “Sarah Morgenthau has committed to being accessible[Read More…]

by September 9, 2022