From The Leonard For Congress Campaign: Retired Marine Colonel Gerry Leonard Announces Candidacy for Congress in Rhode Island’s First District “I am tired of the status quo, where career politicians put self and party before the people they represent. I am committed to fighting for common-sense solutions and the hard-working people of Rhode Island. Let’s make sure that our[Read More…]
Barrington Town Council President Carl Kustell Endorses Don Carlson for RI-01 From The Don Carlson For Congress Campaign: Today, Barrington Town Council President Carl Kustell announced that he is endorsing Don Carlson in the race for the First Congressional District. “Don Carlson came from working-class roots, achieved remarkable success in the renewable energy sector, and understands Congress from his early[Read More…]
From www.Marines.Mil Commandant Of The Marine Corps GEN. DAVID H. BERGER General David H. Berger assumed the duties of Commandant of the Marine Corps on July 11, 2019. A native of Woodbine, Maryland, General Berger graduated from Tulane University and was commissioned in 1981. He commanded at every level – including a Reconnaissance Company; 3d Battalion, 8th Marines[Read More…]
White House Press Room Transcript July 5, 2023 2:39 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, hey. Q Hi. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Happy Wednesday. I got the day right. (Laughter.) Okay, here we go. Good afternoon, everyone. Yesterday, the President addressed the wave of tragic and senseless shootings we saw over the holiday weekend in communities across America, including shooti- — shootings[Read More…]
The Transcript: MR PATEL: Good afternoon, everybody. Apologies for being a little bit tardy. I do not have anything off the top, so Simon, would you like to kick us off? QUESTION: Sure, yeah. I wonder if you have any up-to-date information following the weekend’s events in Russia. Particularly interested if the U.S. is tracking changes to the status of the[Read More…]
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good evening, everyone. And first, Happy Pride. (Applause.) So, I’ve learned a few things on this job over the last few years. Maybe one of the most important is never follow Jessica Stern to the podium. (Laughter.) Jessica’s just back from Geneva, representing the United States at the UN Human Rights Council. I want[Read More…]
Is That Too Much To Ask? In an unscripted moment, Representative Alex Marszelkowski (D District 52 Cumberland) (2nd Vice Chair House Finance) was briefly interrogated by Rep Patricia Morgan (R District 26 Coventry), seeking to understand the financial underpinnings of the $45M “Life Sciences Hub”. Rep Morgan inquired as to the potential occupancy of the project, employing the[Read More…]
From The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Mayor Frank Picozzi, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education joined school district leaders, students, and staff at Wyman Elementary School to award $7.5 million in RIDE’s Learning Inside Out Outdoor Classroom grants. In total, 89 projects across 29 local education agencies (LEAs) will receive[Read More…]
The Melillo For Ward Council Seat issued 2 Statements this week regarding Endorsements & The State Aid Formula as approved by the Rhode Island House Finance Committee as part of the Budgetary Process Cranston GOP Officials Endorse Melillo For Ward 6 Council Seat Cranston City Council Candidate Anthony Melillo (R-Ward 6) has received the endorsement of Mayor Kenneth[Read More…]
From The Providence Public Schools: The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is pleased to announce its upcoming hiring event, hosting an impressive roster of over 190 candidates and 19 schools, which promises to be a remarkable opportunity to witness PPSD’s commitment to providing excellent education in the community. The appointment-only hiring event is taking place on Saturday, June 3 from[Read More…]
Cranston Mayor Schedules Presser to Challenge City Council Chair … Retribution? or Good Governance? 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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