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From The Office Of Congressman David Cicilline: Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) released the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will step down from House Democratic leadership. “Today is a bittersweet day for our country as we mark the end of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s tenure as the leader of the House Democratic Caucus. I have been lucky enough to serve with[Read More…]
As inflation drives increase in hunger, funding will replace donations to the Food Bank that Trinity Rep traditionally has collected from audiences during live performances of “A Christmas Carol” From The Rhode Island Foundation: The Rhode Island Foundation announced today that it will match every donation the public makes to Trinity Repertory Company during its 2022 run of “A Christmas[Read More…]
Nearby Massachusetts Congressman Auchincloss has quickly weighed in on the prospects of another Trump candidacy: https://twitter.com/jakeauch/status/1592705694213734400?s=46&t=yBIa2wuMF9mrQct50qF3SA “Donald Trump was the worst president in American history. His second term would be much worse. The damage to our democracy might be irreversible. “The next two years will feature a daily drumbeat of outrages, designed for clicks and cable news.[Read More…]
Legal Insurrection Foundation, a Rhode Island based Non-Profit organized “to educate and inform the public on legal, historical, economic, academic, and cultural issues related to the Constitution, liberty, and world events has filed a Federal Civil Rights Complaint with the United States Department of Education’s Office For Civil Rights related to the Providence Public School Department’s “Educator of Color Loan[Read More…]
From The Migration Policy Institute: As climate change increasingly contributes to migration and displacement, there is a pressing need for measures that build resilience, prevent displacement, help climate-affected people move to safety and support receiving communities. Multilateral development banks are critical players in this space because of their ability to invest in large-scale projects that contribute to long-term sustainable development, primarily in low-[Read More…]
Opportunity for families of current Pre-K, 5th Grade, and 8th grade students From The Providence Public School District (PPSD): This week, the Providence Public School District (PPSD) will host its annual School Choice Fair for rising kindergartners, rising sixth graders, and rising ninth graders, to provide all families a chance to learn about the different schools in PPSD.[Read More…]
From The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society: As results continue to come in from this week’s midterm elections, HIAS stands ready to work with the next Congress to rebuild the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and strengthen the legal right to asylum in the United States. “We’re looking forward to engaging with new and returning lawmakers as they work in their[Read More…]
From The Dana Traversie-State Representative Campaign: Today, Dana James Traversie reminds Mr. Speaker that the people are still watching and won’t be fooled. The general assembly is now in possession of Governor McKee’s formal request for pay increases for select cabinet directors. Mr. Speaker now has 30 days to call the House of Representatives into a special session in[Read More…]
Glocester Municipal Sign Ordinance Ordinance 350-27 A. & C. Cited By Glocester Municipal Zoning Official/Building Inspector Ken Johnson Sign Gate! The Glocester RI Edition! Originally set up as a political sign, the sign ignores multiple town ordinances, at a particularly unsafe stretch of roadway. Irony? Town Council Members installed the sign, (in spite of rules They. Enforce. Then, after[Read More…]
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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