Politics

Rhody Congressional Magaziner Reacts to Republican Fung’s Misleading Statement On Supreme Court Overturn of Roe v. Wade

Statement From The Seth Magaziner Campaign: In response to today’s disastrous SCOTUS decision, Republican Allan Fung said: “Despite today’s SCOTUS decision, nothing will change here in Rhode Island after the 2019 codification of Roe protections,” neglecting to mention he opposed the 2019 law that codified Roe protections in Rhode Island[Read More…]

by June 24, 2022

The Rhode Island Political Class Weighs In On Roe V. Wade Overturn!

The following are statements issued by individual elected leaders and/or their campaigns. Note: There may be some fundraising links in their statements …. Today is a dark day in American history, and we must organize and work together to fight back against the oppression of anti-choice extremists. Democrats believe women[Read More…]

by June 24, 2022

Libertoonian! “You Get A New Car Payment” June 21, 2022

 

by June 22, 2022

Now State Senate Candidate Lugo Retrains Sights On Democratic Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey

  In a stunning move, Now State Senatorial Candidate Jeann Lugo has stepped away from the Lt Governors race and stepped up to take on long time Democratic Operative/Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey, in District 29, Warwick. Mr. McCaffrey became the center of the Rhode Island Political Storm, after[Read More…]

by June 20, 2022

Tidewater Landing In Trouble? Rhode Island Commerce Corp To Meet For Third Time In Three Weeks To Discuss Bailout

The Rumor Mill: Pawtucket Mayor Grebien Has To Come Up With 10 Million Of City Money .. And He Can’t Find It The Coalition Radio Network Will Livestream The Public Portions Of Today’s Commerce Corp Board Meeting! Watch Live On The Coalition Facebook Channel! Governor McKee Still Non Committal On[Read More…]

by June 14, 2022

This Week At The Rhode Island General Assembly: Week Ending June 10, 2022

House Finance Committee approves 2023 state budget bill The House Finance Committee has approved a $13.6 billion state budget (2022-H 7123A) for the 2023 fiscal year that provides targeted taxpayer relief and directs spending of the remainder of the state’s American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) funds to strengthening existing commitments. The[Read More…]

by June 12, 2022

Rhode Island Republican Party: Why Are Democrats Refusing To Suspend The State Gas Tax?

From The Rhode Island Republican Party: Earlier this week, Governor Dan McKee, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, and Senate President Ruggerio announced a deal on next year’s state budget. It included some tax relief but did not include a suspension of the state gas tax. This deal was announced on[Read More…]

by June 11, 2022

Fare-free Shuttles/Enhanced Transit Service Connecticut State Parks & Beaches Program Renewed: Governor Lamont

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that ParkConneCT, a pilot program launched last year that offers fare-free shuttles and enhanced existing transit service to various Connecticut state parks and beaches, will continue during the summer of 2022, launching on Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 28, 2022) and lasting through Labor Day[Read More…]

by May 26, 2022

Providence Mayor Elorza Signs Multi Million Dollar ARPA Budget Plus! City Council Head Honcho Igliozzi On Superman & Fane Developments!

A sunny Friday afternoon at the downtown Providence Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, usually the province of newly married couples, was punctuated by the sounds of “speechifying politicians” as Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza signed into law the budget documents integrating American Rescue Plan Funds into the Providence City Budget.[Read More…]

by May 21, 2022

Reactions On Shock WPRI Democratic Gubernatorial Poll: McKee & Gorbea At Statistical Tie Among “Decided” Primary Voters

  With the release of a WPRI Channel 12/Roger Williams University Poll indicating a virtual tie among “Decided” Democratic Primary Voters … just a two point differential between Governor McKee & Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea … reactions from across the political spectrum have begun to roll in.    [Read More…]

by May 17, 2022