Failing School Choice Act H5774/H5858 Testimony: Education Committee-Rhode Island House of Representatives
Introduced by Rhode Island Republican House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale
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Mayor Smiley: Moody’s Upgrades City of Providence’s Bond Ratings
Issuer & GO Ratings Move from Baaa1 to A3; Outlook Is Stable Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Providence’s issuer rating from Baa1 to A3 and reported a stable financial outlook. This is the second consecutive rating increase this fiscal year. In November 2022, Fitch Ratings increased the City’s credit rating to[Read More…]
Amy Glidden of RI Transit Riders! When the Needs of Mass Transit Riders Collides with Politics
The Senate President demands RIPTA Head Honcho Scott Avedisian’s resignation .. The sudden resignation of longtime Mass Transit Advocate Congressman David Cicilline .. We spoke with Mass Transit Advocate Amy Glidden of RI Transit Riders, Rhode Island’s leading Transit Rider advocacy group! Find out more about RI Transit Riders @ https://www.ritransitriders.org/ & https://www.facebook.com/groups/ritransitriders A Press Release Issued This Week by[Read More…]
The Economic Progress Institute Releases Summary of Rhode Island Governor’s Proposed Budget (Report Included)
Budget surpluses and Rescue Plan funds present rare opportunity for long-term investment Issued By The Economic Progress Institute: The Economic Progress Institute today released an analysis of Rhode Island Governor Dan Mckee’s proposed FY2024 budget and revised FY2023 budget. The budget analysis summarizes policy proposals and spending recommendations of particular relevance to low-income and modest-income Rhode Islanders. Governor[Read More…]
Grebien Goes To Washington? Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien Responds To Congressional Speculation!
And the door, as they say, has been left wide open. A statement from oft embattled Mayor Don Grebien on the prospects of filling the Congressional Seat vacated by Congressman David Cicilline … Congressman Cicilline has been a tremendous leader and a strong ally to the City of Pawtucket and while I am thrilled for him to be taking on[Read More…]
Federal Delegation Brings Home The Bacon! Rhode Island Fire Departments Net $4.5M to Enhance Public Safety
The Rhode Island Federal Delegation, Sen Reed, Sen Whitehouse, Congressman Cicilline & newly minted Congressman Seth Magaziner can claim scoreboard for 3 Rhode Island communities, bringing home 4.5$ million dollars in grants for Cumberland, Cranston, & Narragansett! From The Office of Senator Jack Reed: Cumberland, Cranston, and Narragansett Fire Departments awarded federal grants to hire firefighters &[Read More…]
Mayor Smiley Launches Community Satisfaction Survey-Announces Norelys Consuegra as Director of City Services
Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the launch of a community satisfaction survey asking Providence residents, business owners, and community members to gauge their satisfaction with city services. The survey is part of Mayor Brett Smiley’s commitment to improving the local quality-of-life by getting back-to-basics and ensuring City Hall is meeting the needs of the community. “We can build a better, stronger[Read More…]
Embattled Pawtucket Superintendent McWilliams Retires! The Email
Dr. Cheryl McWilliams, after decades of service to the City of Pawtucket & the City of Pawtucket School District, has formally retired. Recently, in a move marked by controversy, under some would say pressure from Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, the former sitting school board had voted to not renew her contract, despite entreaties from the community. Her stewardship was[Read More…]
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