As Head Of The Economic Development Corporation, The Predecessor to The Rhode Island Commerce Corp, Stokes Oversaw The Negotiations That Led To A Statewide Investment In The Doomed Gaming Company 38 Studios From A September 2013 Article Published In Newport This Week “Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein[Read More…]
Investments in programming will provide professional development and mentorship opportunities for Providence youth Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune (Ward 3), and the City’s Office of Economic Opportunity today announced that nine providers have been selected to provide year-long youth jobs as part of the City’s expansion of the[Read More…]
In the most hotly contested local election in Rhode Island this year, the race to replace Washington Bound Senator Gayle Goldin has just caught fire. The Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus, arguably one of the most important influences in the New World of Democratic politics, has officially weighed in, endorsing[Read More…]
The Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) has determined that Eleanor Slater Hospital can bill Medicaid for services rendered from April 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021. At question was whether the hospital is considered an IMD – an Institution for Mental Disease. Facilities are determined[Read More…]
Hundreds of Home Care Workers Submit Resignations in Response to COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Rhode Island’s home care providers are anticipating a dramatic reduction in available workers as a result of 216-RICR-20-15-8. This emergency state regulation enacted on August 17, 2021 requires all licensed healthcare workers and providers be vaccinated[Read More…]
Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement on the retirement of Chief of Staff Tony Silva. “Tony and I reached a mutual agreement that it is in the best interest of the Administration for him to retire from State government effective immediately. I thank Tony for his many years of[Read More…]
“We are disappointed in the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court and ask Congress to act to reinstate protections for renters facing eviction here in Rhode Island and across the United States. As we explore all available options to keep Rhode Islanders in their homes, we urge those[Read More…]
AFL Partners With Texas to File New Complaint in Lawsuit Against Biden’s COVID Catch-and-Release Former Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, Rodney Scott, Files Declaration in Case Yesterday, the State of Texas filed an amended complaint against the Biden Administration for its refusal to follow its own rules to prevent[Read More…]
I am pleased to see Governor McKee request that Attorney General Peter Neronha conduct an independent investigation “into matters related to the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) wetlands application filed on behalf of Tony Silva for 45 Canning Street in Cumberland.” I called for this action yesterday because the[Read More…]
Senior Aide’s Canning Street Property Development Continues To Bedevil Governor Today, Governor Dan McKee requested that Attorney General Peter Neronha conduct an independent investigation into matters related to the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) wetlands application filed on behalf of Tony Silva for 45 Canning Street in Cumberland. The Governor[Read More…]
Boardroom Videos & Termination Letter: The Sad Final Day of RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian’s Tenure 
Human Rights Watch & The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Sudan-One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach (Video-UNHCR: 1 Year Since War Has Broken Out) 
Rhode Island Democratic Socialists Celebrate Formal Designation of Rhody Democratic Convention Delegate As “Uncommitted” 
Breaking! Smiley Administration: City of Providence, Providence Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 Reach Tentative Five-Year Agreement 
Flash: Aniece Germain Resigns from Cranston City Council Effective Immediately 
Board Members of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority met today to formally accept the resignation of RIPTA CEO, former Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian. Citing contractural issues, the Board agreed to honor a 90 day severance clause. Me. Avedisian had not participated in the RIPTA health plan, and was[Read More…]
On March 26, members of RIBLIA: The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus met in the Rhode Island Senate “Lounge”, to announce priorities surrounding the “reformation” of the Law Enforcements Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) and set forth an Agenda for the[Read More…]
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, War Crimes Needed As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should[Read More…]
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