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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Establishing IGT Bally’s/Twin River 20 Year Monopoly On Gaming (Video With Interviews)

Labeled “Economic Development Act” But In Reality Continues Capital Drain From Rhode Island Local Chamber of Commerce Honcho Claims Casino Is Supported By Local Merchants State Republican Party Responds     The Rhode Island Republican Party Responds: The IGT/Twin River legislation just signed by Governor McKee overpays these multi-national corporations by $800 Million.  First, the state is getting ripped off by only[Read More…]

by — June 11, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Pawtucket City Hall Can't Handle Their Own Internal Fireworks, So They Will Dispatch Additional PoPo To Police Yours: Adding New Snitch Line So You Can Rat Out The Neighbor That You Know Called LEO On Last Year's Christmas Party

Pawtucket City Hall Can’t Handle Their Own Internal Fireworks, So They Will Dispatch Additional PoPo To Police Yours: Adding New Snitch Line So You Can Rat Out The Neighbor That You Know Called LEO On Last Year’s Christmas Party

The Pawtucket Police Department is asking residents to report any illegal fireworks they may observe this year to the Department following approximately 1,300 calls for service regarding fireworks in 2020. The Department announced that it will be deploying additional resources this year for a zero tolerance approach to the use of illegal fireworks. “We are asking the public to please[Read More…]

by — June 8, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
This Week At The Rhode Island General Assembly: Week Ending June 4, 2021

This Week At The Rhode Island General Assembly: Week Ending June 4, 2021

General Assembly approves new agreement with Bally’s, IGT The General Assembly approved amended legislation introduced by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) to strengthen the agreement between the State of Rhode Island and IGT and Bally’s Corporation, which operates Twin River Casino in Lincoln and Tiverton Casino[Read More…]

by — June 5, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Cranston City Council Member Aniece Germain Addresses Boxing Controversy

Cranston City Council Member Aniece Germain Addresses Boxing Controversy

  At Thursday night’s committee meeting of the Safety Services Committee on May 27th, 2021, I voted yes to grant a license to CES company to organize a Boxing event at the Cranston Stadium on June 19th. I am compelled to clarify the reasoning behind my vote. I prefer not to go back and forth on social media to discuss[Read More…]

by — June 1, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Scroll Down For Story! Radical Website Claims Speaker's Law Firm Was Torched ... Breaking!

Scroll Down For Story! Radical Website Claims Speaker’s Law Firm Was Torched … Breaking!

Scroll Up For Daily Programming! Scroll Down For Breaking News! A radical, revolutionary website purports to have received an email, claiming responsibility for the May 11th burning of Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Skekarchi’s Law Firm …. From: www.AMWEnglish.com From AMWEnglish.com, the sites intended purpose: “Abolition Media Worldwide is an online news source for revolutionary movements, with information about militant[Read More…]

by — May 31, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
This Week At The Rhode Island General Assembly: Week Ending May 28, 2021

This Week At The Rhode Island General Assembly: Week Ending May 28, 2021

Rhode Island Promise program permanently enacted The Assembly approved and the governor signed into law legislation (2021-H 5224A, 2021-H 0097A) sponsored by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) to eliminate the expiration date on the Rhode Island Promise program, which provides up to two years of free tuition for[Read More…]

by — May 29, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Governor McKee Announces Choice For Department Of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, & Hospitals (BHDDH) Director

Governor McKee Announces Choice For Department Of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, & Hospitals (BHDDH) Director

  Governor Dan McKee and Health and Human Services Secretary Womazetta Jones today announced Richard Charest as their choice to lead the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). The Governor has submitted Charest’s name to the Rhode Island Senate for their advice and consent. “As our administration begins to address the long-standing challenges facing the Department of Behavioral Healthcare,[Read More…]

by — May 26, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Trilateral Commission Launches The Trilateral Task Force On Global Capitalism In Transition

Trilateral Commission Launches The Trilateral Task Force On Global Capitalism In Transition

  Carl Bildt, Kelly Grier & Takeshi Niinami To Co-Chair An International Task Force On The Future Of Capitalism   Today, the Trilateral Commission launches The Trilateral Task Force on Global Capitalism in Transition to examine the future of capitalism in the context of major global trends, such as climate change, digitization, and growing nationalism. With its diversity of views and global[Read More…]

by — May 26, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Rep Patricia Morgan: Are All Nationalities & Ethnicities Important? Democrats say NO. Democrats Reject Morgan Amendment Expanding Heritage Education

Rep Patricia Morgan: Are All Nationalities & Ethnicities Important? Democrats say NO. Democrats Reject Morgan Amendment Expanding Heritage Education

Teaching African American history is important, but so is an understanding of all nationalities that make Rhode Island their home. On Tuesday, May 25, Representative Patricia Morgan, Republican District 26 (West Warwick, Coventry and Warwick) submitted an amendment to H-5697 AFRICAN HERITAGE HISTORY EDUCATION, an act which requires implementation of education courses in African American history in Rhode Island’s elementary[Read More…]

by — May 26, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Rhody Democratic Women's Caucus Weighs In On Contentious Ward 15 Special Election

Rhody Democratic Women’s Caucus Weighs In On Contentious Ward 15 Special Election

The Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus is pleased to announce its endorsement of Doris De Los Santos for city councilor of Providence’s Ward 15 in a special election on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.In considering this endorsement the Women’s Caucus recognized Ms. De Los Santos’s extensive experience in public service and community engagement, which is consistent with the Women’s Caucus mission of[Read More…]

by — May 26, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
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