Politics

RECAP: AMERICA FIRST LEGAL IN REVIEW

“As you can see below, your support has allowed us to launch some of the most important legal battles for the future of the county — Donald Trump Acolyte Stephen Miller, in a message to his supporters VICTORIES MAJOR LEGAL VICTORY: COURT GRANTS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND CLASS CERTIFICATION IN USDA’S[Read More…]

by July 26, 2021

Pawtucket RI Planning Commission Votes To Approve Preliminary Soccer Stadium Plan (Video Included)

In a Planning Meeting held virtually, Tuesday Evening, members of the Pawtucket Planning Commission voted unanimously, 4-0, to approve, per Jay Rosa (Pawtucket Planning and Redevelopment) the preliminary plan associated with the soccer stadium component of the proposed Tidewater Landing mixed-use development project Mr. Rosa went on to explain: “Referred[Read More…]

by July 21, 2021

California Attorney General Bonta Announces Proposed $26 Billion Multi-State Settlement with Opioid Distributors and Opioid Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson

 Editor’s Note: Rhode Island Is Not Part Of This Settlement -Connecticut & Massachusetts Did Elect To Participate. Per The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, Rhode Island Is Still Reviewing Their Potential Participation In The Case California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a historic $26 billion settlement that will help[Read More…]

by July 21, 2021

Joint Statement from Governor McKee, RI Department of Education, Providence Teachers Union, Providence Public School District on Tentative Contract Agreement

Reporter’s Note: Actual detail on the Proposed Teacher’s Contract will not be released until the Teacher’s Union has had a chance to disseminate …. The following is a joint statement from Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Providence Teachers Union President Maribeth Calabro, and Providence[Read More…]

by July 20, 2021

Rebuild Woonsocket: Federal ARPA Funds are an ‘Unprecedented Opportunity’ to Invest in the Community

Rebuild Woonsocket, a grassroots organization committed to mobilizing the community, is calling on the city government to do a more thorough job of gathering public input on how to use the over $36 million of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds that we’re receiving from the federal government, to help[Read More…]

by July 20, 2021

Massachusetts Peace Action & Raytheon Anti-War Campaign: Rally for a Yemen War Powers Resolution

  On July 16th, 2021, at 12pm, in front of the JFK Federal building in Boston, activists and community members will be rallying to call for an end to the US’s role in the war in Yemen. During the rally 3 of us will deliver a letter signed by 21[Read More…]

by July 15, 2021

American Medical Association: Rhode Island Governor McKee Signs Into Law “First In Nation” Harm Reduction Center Program!

Rhode Island today became the first state in the nation to enact a law authorizing a two-year pilot program for harm reduction centers to help save lives from drug-related overdose and death. Harm reduction centers, also known as overdose prevention sites or supervised injection facilities, connect people who use drugs to resources and evidence-based[Read More…]

by July 9, 2021

This Week In America First Legal

Trump Acolyte Stephen Miller Led Organization Continues To Assert Their Vision MAJOR LEGAL VICTORY: COURT GRANTS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND CLASS CERTIFICATION IN USDA’S RACIALLY-BASED DEBT RELIEF PROGRAM The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas certified two proposed classes of plaintiffs and granted a preliminary injunction that[Read More…]

by July 4, 2021

Pawtucket-Central Falls BEAT COVID-19 Hotline Update

Cities to Continue Targeted Multilingual Efforts to Increase Vaccination Rates  Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls, alongside the Rhode Island Department of Health, have worked with community partners to best serve the two highly impacted communities including the establishment and maintenance of a call center[Read More…]

by June 29, 2021

Climate Action Rhode Island 350.0rg: Protest Line 3 Funder Chase Bank at New Retail Branch in Smithfield, Rhode Island

“The people of Rhode Island need to know that Chase Bank is a major funder of the company building the Line 3 pipeline, and that Chase remains the top funder of fossil fuels worldwide.” From 350.org The fight against climate change is a fight for justice. People all over the[Read More…]

by June 25, 2021