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RIPTA PROTEST! Why Does RIPTA Obstruct the Distribution of NARCAN at Kennedy Plaza?

RIPTA PROTEST! Why Does RIPTA Obstruct the Distribution of NARCAN at Kennedy Plaza?

  A raucous, but determined group of medical professionals, harm reductionists, activists & a Rhode Island State Legislator gathered in Providence’s Kennedy Plaza to protest the behavior of a Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Supervisor, as yet unidentified, who apparently takes the distribution of NARCAN (Generic Name: Naloxone) as a personal affront. Multiple reports have been filed with elected[Read More…]

by January 1, 2023 0 comments Civil Liberties
Grebien To Pawtucket School Committee: Where’s That Can I Can Kick Down The Road?

Grebien To Pawtucket School Committee: Where’s That Can I Can Kick Down The Road?

The letter seems straight forward enough … The standard “get the stakeholders involved” “let’s document the process” … although involving the general public thing? Given the track record of the Grebien Administration, and his quislings in the Pawtucket City Council? Transparency is a pretty foreign concept in Pawtucket. See: APRA Budget, Tidewater Landing Funding, the City Hall Tower, and on[Read More…]

by December 31, 2022 1 comment Civil Liberties
Flash! Rhode Island Department of Housing Soliciting Services for Comprehensive Statewide Housing Plan

Flash! Rhode Island Department of Housing Soliciting Services for Comprehensive Statewide Housing Plan

RI Housing issued this press release earlier today, announcing formally an RFP created for the purpose of creating a “comprehensive, statewide housing plan”. The Coalition is in the process of reaching out to activists within the affordable housing community, as well as subject matter experts on the Rhode Island housing crisis, for comment.   From Rhode Island Department of Housing:[Read More…]

by December 30, 2022 0 comments Politics
Secretary of State Blinken Update: African Union / Israel / Paul Whelan

Secretary of State Blinken Update: African Union / Israel / Paul Whelan

  Launch of the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission in Ethiopia 12/29/22 We applaud the signing and launch of the African Union’s Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) in Mekele, another important step toward securing lasting peace for the people of northern Ethiopia.  The United States stands ready to support the AU-MVCM and full implementation of the cessation of[Read More…]

by December 30, 2022 0 comments Human Rights - The World, Politics
Congressman Cicilline Update: A New Israeli Goverment / Delegation to Middle East & Eastern Mediterranean

Congressman Cicilline Update: A New Israeli Goverment / Delegation to Middle East & Eastern Mediterranean

  Congressman Cicilline Statement onNew Israeli Government   Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism issued the following statement after the new Israeli government was sworn in. “Congratulations to the people of Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu on the formation of a new government. The U.S.-Israel relationship is[Read More…]

Ya Got Christmas Tree Issues? Read Here! RIDEM & City O’ La Prov to the Rescue

Ya Got Christmas Tree Issues? Read Here! RIDEM & City O’ La Prov to the Rescue

‘TIS THE SEASON TO RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE, DEM COLLECTING ‘TREES FOR TROUT’ TO IMPROVE WILD TROUT, AQUATIC HABITATS The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is again partnering with the Rhode Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU) on a habitat restoration program called ‘Trees for Trout’, which collects donated conifer Christmas trees for future projects that improve habitat for wild brook trout and[Read More…]

by December 29, 2022 0 comments General, Politics
Connecticut Governor Lamont Roundup: Sikorsky Challenge to US Army Assault Aircraft Contract / Does Your Governor Volunteer?

Connecticut Governor Lamont Roundup: Sikorsky Challenge to US Army Assault Aircraft Contract / Does Your Governor Volunteer?

  Governor Lamont Statement on Sikorsky’s Challenge to the Recent Awarding of the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft Contract by the U.S. Army   Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the announcement made this afternoon by Sikorsky that it has submitted a filing with the U.S. Government Accountability Office in protest of the recent awarding of the Future Long-Range[Read More…]

by December 28, 2022 0 comments Politics
FLASH! CDC Press Release: CDC Announces Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement from Air Passengers Entering the United States from the People’s Republic of China

FLASH! CDC Press Release: CDC Announces Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement from Air Passengers Entering the United States from the People’s Republic of China

  From The United States Center For Disease Control: CDC is announcing today that it will implement a requirement for a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery for air passengers boarding flights to the United States originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau. CDC is announcing this step to[Read More…]

by December 28, 2022 0 comments Civil Liberties, Politics
Congressman Cicilline Update: 22$+ Million Rhode Island / Spends Christmas with Troops in the Middle East

Congressman Cicilline Update: 22$+ Million Rhode Island / Spends Christmas with Troops in the Middle East

  Cicilline Secures $22+ Million for Rhode Island Projects in 2023 Spending Bill This week, Congress sent the spending package for Fiscal Year 2023 to President Biden for his signature. Included in this package is funding for all 15 projects that Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) submitted to the Appropriations Committee on behalf of his constituents and local organizations.“I’m proud[Read More…]

by December 28, 2022 0 comments Politics, United States Congress
Pawtucket Warming Centers! Information From Mayor Donald Grebien: Please Share

Pawtucket Warming Centers! Information From Mayor Donald Grebien: Please Share

  Over the next 72 hours, temperatures throughout Rhode Island are anticipated to drop. On November 22, the City of Pawtucket announced that several sites will be available as warming centers to help cope with the cold weather. The following local buildings will be open to the public during the times listed below: The Pawtucket Police Department Headquarters lobby at 121[Read More…]

by December 23, 2022 0 comments Politics