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All Statements Are Credited To Representative Seth Magaziner: Statement from Rep. Magaziner on the Motion to Vacate the Speaker: “I voted — along with the majority of the House of Representatives — to change the leadership of the House because I do not believe that Rhode Islanders support the agenda of deep cuts to education and health care, criminalizing abortion,[Read More…]
From The Gerry Leonard Campaign: Today, retired U.S. Marine veteran and candidate for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District Gerry Leonard called upon members from both parties in the House to avoid a potential government shutdown and end the dysfunction that’s become business as usual in Washington. “This is simply not what our lawmakers were elected to do,” said Leonard.[Read More…]
From The Gabe Amo For Congress Campaign: Today, Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera endorsed Gabe Amo, the Democratic nominee for Congress in the special election for Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. Mayor Rivera has been Mayor of Central Falls since 2021 and is the first woman and first Latina mayor in the State of Rhode Island. Rivera’s Administration has[Read More…]
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 300 qualified officers in the military from receiving the promotions[Read More…]
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, people choose to stake out political positions on an issue[Read More…]
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 staff, the District will be taking the following precautions: Principals[Read More…]
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 & Wales University Chancellor Mim L. Runey, LP.D, Local 1033[Read More…]
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 way. We can resist the temptation to sensationalize every human[Read More…]
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 Act (()MA) The charges stem from a recent Grebien-appointee littered[Read More…]
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 with, Mr. Bissaillon’s nomination papers show significant evidence of three[Read More…]
He’s baaaack! Although, truth be told, did he ever really go away? Now Former Woonsocket City Council Chair John Ward made good on his promise to stay involved in Woonsocket affairs … albeit as a private citizen, today, with the release of his formal objection to the “reclassification” of Woonsocket’s RISE Academy from Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. Citing,[Read More…]
In a scheduling move that has even the most cynical Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) observer shaking their head, the Agenda for the influential Council on Elementary & Secondary Education was posted on 5:20 this evening (Friday) to include a review of the controversial application to transition Woonsocket based RISE Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. The Hearing will[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 make clear that those responsible for ongoing atrocities and other[Read More…]
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