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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

Cranston Costco For The Win! Hopkins Administration Gets It Done

  From The City of Cranston: Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins today expressed excitement and support for the pending formal announcement of Costco coming to Cranston. “After many months of speculation, discussions, and development meetings, I am pleased that the formal steps will be rolled out that will soon lead[Read More…]

by August 23, 2023

PVDFest Announces Return of Artisan Markets!

  From: PVDFest! PVDFest today announced that dozens of independent artisans and makers curated by some of Providence’s favorite market managers will join this year’s festival  for a weekend of shopping and community experiences along the Providence River.   “Providence is known around the country for its makers, designers and innovators,”[Read More…]

by August 23, 2023

Maine Hospital Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Over 15 Year Olds’s Change.Org Petition!

  From FIRE-Foundation For Individual Rights & Expression: Samson Cournane isn’t your average 15-year-old. This fall, he starts his junior year as a computer science major at the University of Maine after making the dean’s list in the spring. But like many college students, Samson is engaged, outspoken, and passionate.[Read More…]

by August 23, 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

Coalition Statement on Charles St. Encampment Use of Machinery by RIDOT Contractor Before Residents Were Evacuated

Camp Clearing by DOT Contractors Put Volunteers, Outreach Staff, & Residents At Risk  From The Rhode Island Coalition To End Homelessness: Yesterday, as outreach providers, volunteers, and staff were there to assist and evacuate residents of the Charles Street encampment, contractors from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation began using[Read More…]

by August 9, 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

Providence City Councilor Justin Roias – An Open letter to the North End Regarding the Charles St Encampment

  An Open letter to the North End Regarding the Charles St Encampment   Aug 7 2023   To The North End,   I’m writing this open letter to provide an update on the Charles St encampment and share my perspective on recent events. When I campaigned to be your[Read More…]

by August 8, 2023