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 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 to the establishment of a Costco Wholesale facility in Cranston,”[Read More…]
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,” said Mayor Brett P. Smiley. “I am excited to be[Read More…]
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. And for that, a healthcare corporation tried to shut him[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…]
“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 ramifications of war,” stated Leonard in a press conference held[Read More…]
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 heavy machinery to clear out encampment “debris.” The operation of[Read More…]
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 members will call in “seasonal” election worker to review each[Read More…]
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 city councilor, I promised to restore your faith and trust[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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