Politics

Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner Condemns Senator Tuberville for Undermining U.S. Servicemembers & National Security

  From The Office of Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner: Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor to condemn Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville for his unprecedented action to block senior military promotions, undermining our military service members and national security. “Since February, the Alabama Senator has blocked more than[Read More…]

by September 19, 2023

Cranston Mayor Hopkins Expresses Disappointment in the Rush to Judgment on The Park Theater

    From The Office of Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins today expressed disappointment in several local officials who have expressed opposition to an idea that has not yet even been formulated on the potential acquisition of the historic Park Theatre. “Like the Budlong Pool discussion,[Read More…]

by September 16, 2023

Providence Schools: It’s Back To School on Friday!

  From The Providence Public School District: The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is announcing that schools will be open tomorrow, September 8, 2023. There will be no outdoor recess and only select afterschool activities will be held district wide. In order to ensure the safety of students, teachers and[Read More…]

by September 7, 2023

Mayor Smiley Announces New Agreement with Brown, Johnson & Wales, RISD and Providence College, More Than Doubling Financial Contributions from Higher Education Institutions

  From The City of Providence-Mayor Brett Smiley: Today Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined by City Council President Rachel Miller, City Council Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson, Rhode Island School of Design President Crystal Williams, Providence College President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., Johnson[Read More…]

by September 5, 2023

Congressional District 1 Candidate Carlson Responds to Allegations! (Video Included)

From The Carlson for Congress Campaign: “Over the last week a lot of rumors have been circulating about me, mostly by political operatives, some of which have been picked up by Channel 12. That’s the state of politics today, it’s a nasty business. But it doesn’t have to be that[Read More…]

by August 25, 2023

Pawtucket Activist Fargnoli Files Open Meetings Act Violation Citing Illicit Dealings of Mayor Grebien’s Charter Review Commission

Pawtucket Community Activist David Fargnoli, appointee to the Pawtucket School Committee Superintendent Search Committee, and a former School Committee Candidate who received in excess of 4000 votes, has filed a formal complaint with the Rhode Island Attorney Generals Office, alleging a long list of violations of Rhode Island’s Open Meetings[Read More…]

by August 24, 2023

Did Senate District 1 Senate Candidate Bissaillon Use Senate Staffers To Petition?

  From The Michelle Rivera Campaign – Special Election Rhode Island Senate District 1: I have reviewed the nomination papers of Mr. Biah and Representative Biah and identified a number of significant irregularities. I call on Mr. Bissaillon and Representative Biah to campaign under the highest ethical standards. To begin[Read More…]

by August 14, 2023

GOP Congressional Candidate Gerry Leonard Calls Jane Fonda Endorsement ‘Reprehensible’

“Jane Fonda’s endorsement goes against everything veterans represent.” From The Gerry Leonard Congressional Campaign: Today, Gerry Leonard, Republican Candidate for Congress, excoriated Jane Fonda’s recent endorsement in the First Congressional District race. “I served our country for three decades in places like Kuwait, Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan and have seen the[Read More…]

by August 11, 2023

Rhody Board of Elections Meets To Discuss Next Steps In Ongoing Matos CD1 Signature Scandal: Carlson Campaign Weighs In!

Flash! The Rhode Island Board of Elections met again today, for the 3rd time … this time in open session … to announce that they would investigate the signatures gathered in the voter nomination process for the Democratic Primary to replace retired Congressman David Cicilline. In a 5-2 vote, BOE[Read More…]

by August 8, 2023

White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Mental Health / Bidenomics / Ukraine / Trevor Reed / Hunter Biden / Patriot Missiles / China James S. Brady Press Briefing Room   Transcript: 4:12 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Hey, everybody. Q    Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  It still smells like a new car in[Read More…]

by July 26, 2023