Politics

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

Rhode Island Legislation Creating “Ombudsman” With Special Education Oversight Powers To Be Heard In House Finance Tomorrow Night! (May 10) (Legislation/Videos Included)

House Bill 7536, which will create/enable an Office of the Ombudsman, with full oversight over the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE)  implementation of IEP’s (Individualized Education Program), is being heard tomorrow night by the all powerful Rhode Island House Finance Committee. (May 10 At The Rise of The House[Read More…]

by May 9, 2022

RI Transit Riders Opposes the Proposed Moratorium On The Payment Of The Fuel Tax As Currently Written

  Statement From RI Transit Riders   RI Transit Riders opposes H7983 and H8006, which impose a moratorium on the payment of the fuel tax until December 31, 2022, and June 30, 2023, respectively.  As written, it would cripple RI transit service since the RI Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) depends on gas tax[Read More…]

by May 6, 2022

Criminal Justice Reform Change Agent Cherie Cruz Announces Run For Rhode Island General Assembly District 58

Cherie Cruz, a leading criminal legal reform advocate, announced today her plans to run for Rhode Island State Representative in District 58, currently held by Rep. Carlos Tobon. The district includes the Woodlawn and Fairlawn communities. “I love this community. I was born in Pawtucket, grew up in low income[Read More…]

by May 4, 2022

NY Congressperson/Donald Trump Acolyte Elise Stefanik Endorses Allan Fung For Congress In RI-02!

Controversial Republican Congressperson Elise Stefanik, who started her career as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, and evolved from a George Bush moderate appointee, to an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, has weighed in on the 2nd Rhode Island Congressional Republican Primary. From: Elise For Congress (The Coalition[Read More…]

by May 1, 2022