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Rhode Island Democratic Socialists Celebrate Formal Designation of Rhody Democratic Convention Delegate As “Uncommitted”
Rhode Island To Send Uncommitted Delegate to the Democratic National Convention-Grassroots Volunteer Effort Yielded 3rd Best Result in America From the Democratic Socialists of America-Rhode Island Affiliate: The Rhode Island chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is celebrating the recent announcement of an uncommitted delegate. This victory reflects the fact that thousands of Rhode Islanders showed up at the polls[Read More…]
He’s In! Woonsocket City Councilor Brian Thompson Announces Candidacy for RI Senate District 20, Retiring Senator Roger P
Woonsocket City Councilor Brian J. Thompson, a prominent figure in the City of Woonsocket’s recovery from the scandal ridden Baldelli-Hunt Administration, has formally announced his candidacy for Rhode Island State District 20, currently held by retiring Senator Roger Picard. While he is recognized statewide for his involvement in working to resolve recurring City property scandals, Thompson has addressed[Read More…]
Grebien Administration Holds $3.2 Million of Rhode Island Department of ED School Funding Hostage. For Payroll? For Stadium?
Dear Superintendent Royal: This morning (3-18-24) we confirmed RI Department of Education (RIDE) has processed a payment through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network to Pawtucket in the amount of $3,277,337. The description and agency notation on the statement denotes the $3.2M is a Housing Aid distribution. Please be advised the funds are not designated for the School Department’s Capital Reserve[Read More…]
NATIONAL GROUPS FILE COURT BRIEFS IN SUPPORT OF “MARIO’S LAW,” ALLOWING FOR EARLY RELEASE OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS
Amicus Curiae Briefs Challenge Attorney General Position From The Rhode Island Chapter of the ACLU: Joining ACLU of Rhode Island cooperating attorneys in a critical case involving the rights of young people, national juvenile justice groups have filed “friend of the court” briefs today in the R.I. Supreme Court, contesting the state’s position that an important criminal justice reform[Read More…]
How You! Can Support The Coalition Radio Network
It’s certainly no secret that the Media Business is largely in a death spiral. And for Independent Media Operators? The oldest joke in business certainly applies: How do you make a small fortune in Media? Start out with a large one! (cue rim shot) Indy Media is forced to confront a wide array of challenges: Obstructionist Government-were cowardly politicos actively[Read More…]
Rhode Island ACLU: NINE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS CALL FOR POLICE REFORM TO BE A PRIORITY IN 2024 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION
Press Release: Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union Nine Rhode Island organizations have sent a letter to the Rhode Island House and Senate leadership and legislators on the first day of the 2024 legislative session, urging them to prioritize this year the passage of police reform bills beyond LEOBOR that are aimed at promoting police- community relations. The[Read More…]
Biden Administration Announces Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
Press Conference: US President Biden & Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Press Conference December 12, 2023 Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a written statement (see below), announced a final 2023 drawdown of $250 Million Dollars of weapons & equipment promised to Ukraine by President Biden, in a joint press conference December 12, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine President. Additional aid[Read More…]
Statement from Secretary Yellen on President Biden’s Executive Order Taking Additional Steps With Respect to Russia’s Harmful Activities
From The U.S. Department of the Treasury: Today, to further strengthen the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s tools to disrupt and degrade Russia’s war machine, President Biden issued a new Executive Order (E.O.) amending E.O. 14024 and E.O. 14068. This E.O. further targets Russian sanctions evasion and solidifies the U.S. commitment to the G7 Leaders’ Statement, making clear to foreign financial institutions that[Read More…]
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 Act (()MA) The charges stem from a recent Grebien-appointee littered[Read More…]
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