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Just Days After Statement, Where Does Governor In Waiting McKee Really Stand On The Second Amendment?

Just Days After Statement, Where Does Governor In Waiting McKee Really Stand On The Second Amendment?

What a difference a couple o’ days make! Just a few short days ago , (2/9/20) responding to a detail laden inquiry to GIW (Governor In Waiting) Dan McKee, asking for his stance on long rumored legislation re: The Second Amendment, McKee’s Communications Director Andrea R Palagi issued the following response: “In response to your question on various legislation: The[Read More…]

by February 13, 2021 0 comments Uncategorized
Rhode Island Government Offers Big Bucks Corporate Welfare To Out Of State Investors While Stiffing Rhody Businesses

Rhode Island Government Offers Big Bucks Corporate Welfare To Out Of State Investors While Stiffing Rhody Businesses

Brewed Awakenings, a Rhode Island based chain of Coffee Cafe’s, has, like many Rhode Island restaurants, seen their business ruthlessly challenged by the 1 2 punch of a Pandemic, followed by a seemingly endless, oft changing list of rules, infrastructure investments. and state imposed limitations on their ability to conduct business. Imagine, than, the reaction of Brewed Management when informed[Read More…]

by February 11, 2021 0 comments Business
"Governor In Waiting" McKee Defers Comment On Impending Second Amendment Legislation

“Governor In Waiting” McKee Defers Comment On Impending Second Amendment Legislation

In the wake of last Thursday’s Press Conference, with “Governor In Waiting” Dan McKee taking the dais for the first time, Coalition Reporter Pat Ford … focusing on the sudden announcement re: #38Soccer re: Tidewater Landing … messaged the following statement/questions .. Let’s talk about small business in Rhode Island: Over 100 Rhode Island companies are involved in the design,[Read More…]

by February 9, 2021 4 comments Politics
FORMERLY INCARCERATED COMMUNITY MEMBERS, LOVED ONES, AND ALLIES RALLY AT THE ACI FOR THE RELEASE OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

FORMERLY INCARCERATED COMMUNITY MEMBERS, LOVED ONES, AND ALLIES RALLY AT THE ACI FOR THE RELEASE OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

At 3pm on Sunday, January 31st, Rhode Islanders concerned for the wellbeing of those incarcerated in the state’s carceral facilities circled the premises of the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) in a car rally. Drivers taped posters to their windows in protest of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections’ (RIDOC) mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic within the ACI. Honking and waving[Read More…]

by February 1, 2021 0 comments Civil Liberties
Embattled Union Head Only Labor Union Appointment To McKee Transition Team

Embattled Union Head Only Labor Union Appointment To McKee Transition Team

In a surprise move, Democratic Governor In Waiting Dan McKee’s recently announced transition team included only 1 representative of organized labor. And that representative? Armand Sabatoni, General Secretary – Treasurer of LIUNA. The embattled Union representing dealers at Twin River Casinos The situation at Twin River appears to be dire: Dealers are bitterly complaining about the elimination of health insurance,[Read More…]

by January 25, 2021 1 comment Politics
Mock Wedding Pilot & Training Video Production Confirmed For The Rhode Island Coalition of Wedding & Event Professionals

Mock Wedding Pilot & Training Video Production Confirmed For The Rhode Island Coalition of Wedding & Event Professionals

  A Mock Wedding will be held at Ocean Cliff on Tuesday, January 26. Organized by the Rhode Island Coalition of Wedding & Event Professionals, this is a great partnership with Rhode Island Commerce as well as the Department of Health, Department of Business Regulation and the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau to put together a training video on[Read More…]

by January 23, 2021 0 comments Business
RI Democratic Women's Caucus Executive Committee Asks Incoming Governor McKee to Appoint a Woman as Lieutenant Governor

RI Democratic Women’s Caucus Executive Committee Asks Incoming Governor McKee to Appoint a Woman as Lieutenant Governor

The Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus Executive Committee is writing to encourage future Governor McKee to appoint a woman to be the next Lieutenant Governor. In Rhode Island, women make up over 51% of the population, yet upon Governor Raimondo’s departure, only 1 in 9 –a mere 11%– of top federal and state elected officials will be women. COVID-19 makes it[Read More…]

by January 14, 2021 0 comments Politics