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Latino Policy Institute Releases Poll of Providence Latino Parents Regarding COVID-19 Impacts on Local Education

Latino Policy Institute Releases Poll of Providence Latino Parents Regarding COVID-19 Impacts on Local Education

  Including Virtual Learning, Ongoing COVID-19 concerns, Providence Public School Turnaround, Expanding and Charter Schools.  The Latino Policy Institute (LPI) has released the results from a recent poll which surveyed 261 Providence Latino parents conducted in February 2021 by Change Research regarding the experiences and views of local parents on issues around virtual learning, COVID-19 concerns, as well as the 2019 Providence[Read More…]

by March 29, 2021 0 comments Politics
Rhody Sen Gordon Rogers Joined The Coalition! We Talk 2A ..Covid ..The Senate   #ShallNotBeInfringed

Rhody Sen Gordon Rogers Joined The Coalition! We Talk 2A ..Covid ..The Senate #ShallNotBeInfringed

  Rhode Island State Senator Gordon Rogers (R 21) Joined Pat Ford on The Coalition Talk Radio! Everything was on the table .. a discussion of his families long record of community service .. pending Second Amendment / Gun Rights legislation .. The Climate Bill .. The very conduct, by Senate Leadership, of The Senate itself! Support The Coalition Radio[Read More…]

by March 27, 2021 0 comments Politics
Congressman David Cicilline American Dream and Promise Act:  Remarks As Delivered 3/18/21

Congressman David Cicilline American Dream and Promise Act: Remarks As Delivered 3/18/21

  David N. Cicilline American Dream and Promise Act March 18, 2021 Remarks As Delivered Mr. Speaker, Dreamers are American citizens in every sense of the word. For most, America is the only home that have ever known. Despite what my colleagues on the other side of the aisle argue, Dreamers are not a drain on the economy. Dreamers contribute[Read More…]

MURPHY, VAN HOLLEN, CICILLINE, BERA PROPOSE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BUDGET INCREASE TO COMPETE WITH CHINA, PREPARE FOR THE NEXT PANDEMIC, AND FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE 

MURPHY, VAN HOLLEN, CICILLINE, BERA PROPOSE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BUDGET INCREASE TO COMPETE WITH CHINA, PREPARE FOR THE NEXT PANDEMIC, AND FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE 

Senators Call for $12 Billion Increase in International Affairs Budget  WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), U.S. Representative David Cicilline (RI-01), and U.S. Representative Ami Bera (CA-07) on Tuesday proposed a significant increase to the international affairs budget for Fiscal Year 2022 to better address America’s national security challenges. Investing in 21st Century Diplomacy calls for a $12 billion increase, directing the funding[Read More…]

by March 16, 2021 1 comment Politics, United States Congress
Rhode Island Leaders Press for Universal Background Checks to Prevent Gun Violence

Rhode Island Leaders Press for Universal Background Checks to Prevent Gun Violence

U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha held a press conference this afternoon at Family Service of Rhode Island with gun violence prevention advocates to discuss legislation the U.S. House sent to the Senate last week to require background checks on all gun sales in the United States. “Background checks work. Since the current[Read More…]

by March 15, 2021 0 comments Politics
The FANG Collective: TD Bank — Stop Funding the Line 3 Pipeline: The Protest

The FANG Collective: TD Bank — Stop Funding the Line 3 Pipeline: The Protest

WHAT: TD Bank is the largest investor of the Line 3 tar sands oil pipeline that Enbridge is trying to build across Anishinaabe territory in so-called Minnesota. The pipeline is currently under construction but is facing indigenous led resistance from groups such as the Giniw Collective, who have been carrying out direct actions to halt construction of the project. This is[Read More…]

by March 12, 2021 0 comments Politics, Uncategorized
The Coalition Budget Central: McKee Statement / The Budget / Summary / Press Video

The Coalition Budget Central: McKee Statement / The Budget / Summary / Press Video

Governor Dan McKee today released the following statement on his proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget: “Our Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal addresses the pressing needs posed by the pandemic, none more important than vaccinating the state’s population as quickly and safely as possible. Our proposal lays the foundation for us to equitably support the areas that need it the most[Read More…]

by March 11, 2021 0 comments Politics
The Rhode Island FY2022 Budget: The Unveiling!

The Rhode Island FY2022 Budget: The Unveiling!

A Complete Overview of The 2022 “McKee” Budget … More To Come!

by March 11, 2021 0 comments Politics
STATEMENT BY AARP RHODE ISLAND STATE DIRECTOR KATHLEEN CONNELL RE: VACCINATION

STATEMENT BY AARP RHODE ISLAND STATE DIRECTOR KATHLEEN CONNELL RE: VACCINATION

AARP Rhode Island is still waiting for a more transparent, age-prioritized state vaccination plan that includes an efficient and effective centralized registration and appointment system. Our first call for transparency was on January 8. Subsequently AARP, our members and thousands of other Rhode Islanders have sent letters and petitions to Governors Raimondo and McKee on age prioritization and a centralized[Read More…]

by March 10, 2021 0 comments Politics
Education Activist Stephanie Meuse Explains It All To You - On The Coalition Radio Network!

Education Activist Stephanie Meuse Explains It All To You – On The Coalition Radio Network!

Stephanie Meuse … Teacher … Activist testifies to the Actual performance of Rhode Island Schools during the Pandemic. We talk Pods … Social Distancing in the classroom … Curriculum … Substitute Teachers, and of course, RICAS. Listen/Watch to this breathtakingly, errr, different perspective … as well as a provocative response to the lecture delivered by School Superintendent Infante-Green at this[Read More…]

by March 7, 2021 0 comments Politics