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Gubernatorial Candidate Magaziner Unveils Plan for Economic Development and Supporting Small Businesses

Gubernatorial Candidate Magaziner Unveils Plan for Economic Development and Supporting Small Businesses

From The Seth Magaziner Governor Campaign: Today General Treasurer and gubernatorial candidate Seth Magaziner unveiled his plan for economic development in Rhode Island, which includes supporting small businesses, attracting new, innovative industries, improving the business climate, and strengthening workforce training. “With the right leadership and priorities, Rhode Island can once again become a center for innovation and entrepreneurship, where everyone[Read More…]

by — January 10, 2022 — 1 comment — Business, Politics
Gubernatorial Candidate Rianna Reacts To Rhode Island DOH Willingness To Hire Covid Positive Medical Workers

Gubernatorial Candidate Rianna Reacts To Rhode Island DOH Willingness To Hire Covid Positive Medical Workers

From Paul Rianna, Jr. Candidate For Governor: The hypocrisy of the Rhode Island Department of Health, and Governor Dan McKee, is disgusting on ALL levels. We watched as they ripped healthy and certified professionals out of the workforce because of their sincerely held religious beliefs, or moral conscious not to get vaccinated, yet they have now decided that it’s okay[Read More…]

by — January 1, 2022 — 0 comments — Politics
Updates From Human Rights Watch! Hong Kong & Bahrain 12/13/21

Updates From Human Rights Watch! Hong Kong & Bahrain 12/13/21

  Hong Kong: Quash Convictions for Peaceful Expression Publisher Jimmy Lai, Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Sentenced for ‘Incitement’ A Hong Kong court on December 13, 2021, sentenced seven prominent pro-democracy figures, including Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai and former legislator Lee Cheuk-yan, to prison from four-and-a-half months to 14 months. The court found them guilty of inciting, organizing, and participating in an annual vigil in[Read More…]

by — December 14, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Rhode Island Governor McKee Issues Statement On The Discovery Of Omicron Variant In Rhode Island

Rhode Island Governor McKee Issues Statement On The Discovery Of Omicron Variant In Rhode Island

Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that Rhode Island’s first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant (variant B.1.1.529) has been identified. The case was identified through the ongoing genomic surveillance program coordinated by RIDOH’s State Health Laboratories. As the Governor shared yesterday, he will be announcing a comprehensive set of actions[Read More…]

by — December 11, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Magaziner Ties McKee To Campaign $$ From Notorious Sackler-Opioid Pill Pushers - Decries Failure Of Most Opponents To Take The People's Pledge

Magaziner Ties McKee To Campaign $$ From Notorious Sackler-Opioid Pill Pushers – Decries Failure Of Most Opponents To Take The People’s Pledge

Gubernatorial candidate Seth Magaziner today released an update on the status of his call for a People’s Pledge to keep independent expenditures out of the 2022 Democratic primary. On November 17, 2021, Magaziner sent a letter to his opponents calling on them to meet and formalize the terms of a People’s Pledge to keep dark money out of the race[Read More…]

by — November 30, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Mayor Elorza Announces Theresa M. Agonia as Acting Chief of Staff

Mayor Elorza Announces Theresa M. Agonia as Acting Chief of Staff

  Agonia to Serve as Acting Chief of Staff During Chief of Staff Nicole Pollock’s Leave Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced that Chief of External Affairs Theresa M. Agonia will transition to serve as Acting Chief of Staff starting December 6th, 2021 during Chief of Staff Nicole Pollock’s parental leave on an interim basis. Agonia will retain her role as[Read More…]

by — November 24, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics

Dan McKee’s RI2030 – The Road Show Arrives At Westerly’s “The United”

Rhode Island’s Political Glitterati were on full display Tuesday evening as Governor McKee continued his RI2030 Tour, arriving at Westerly’s Brandy New Arts Center, The United.  George H.W. Bush himself would have been proud (Warning: Boomer Reference) as “The Vision Thing” was the order of the day. Commerce .. DEM .. RIHousing .. The aptly titled DOA ..  Office Of[Read More…]

by — November 11, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Latino Mayors Elorza, Garcia, Mendez, Romero, & De La Isla On Future Impact Of Build Back Better Agenda

Latino Mayors Elorza, Garcia, Mendez, Romero, & De La Isla On Future Impact Of Build Back Better Agenda

  Earlier today, Mayor Robert Garcia (City of Long Beach, CA) hosted Mayor Trey Mendez (City of Brownsville, TX), Mayor Regina Romero (City of Tucson, AZ), Mayor Michelle De La Isla (Topeka, KS) and Mayor Jorge Elorza (City of Providence, RI) for a virtual press conference about the historic investments and generational impacts for local communities and families that would[Read More…]

by — October 27, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Elorza For The Win! RIDOT Backs Away From Fines/Interference On South Water Street Bike Lane!

Elorza For The Win! RIDOT Backs Away From Fines/Interference On South Water Street Bike Lane!

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) met with the regional office of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regarding South Water Street. Legal counsel was present from both entities. Following the meeting, FHWA informed us that they will not get involved nor will they implement any penalties against the City of Providence for the breach of contract. It is our opinion[Read More…]

by — October 21, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Rhode Island-Based Jobs Rose by 2,000 from August; September Unemployment Rate Decreases to 5.2 Percent

Rhode Island-Based Jobs Rose by 2,000 from August; September Unemployment Rate Decreases to 5.2 Percent

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in September, the Department of Labor and Training announced Thursday. The September rate was down six-tenths of a percentage point from the August rate of 5.8 percent. Last year the rate was 10.9 percent in September. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in September, down four-tenths of a percentage point[Read More…]

by — October 21, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
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