If you care about the environment and/or the health and safety of your loved ones, Donald Trump may not deserve your vote in 2024Dear EarthTalk I’m wondering what President Trump’s perspective is on our environment? He doesn’t seem to be doing much about preserving it let alone healing it? —Sheila Kaye, via e-mail From the […]
Economic Progress Institute hosts policy briefing on predatory lending. ANA B. QUEZADA STATE HOUSE – The Economic Progress Institute hosted a policy briefing on predatory lending practices to legislators, staffers and members of the public Thursday. Rep. Karen Alzate, who has championed legislation to eliminate predatory payday lending in Rhode Island, invited EPI to present […]
Newport Car Museum Holds Key to Staying Current, Remaining Relevant New Additions include the 2023 Corvette 3LT C8 PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (February 15, 2024) – The Newport Car Museum is fire according to young people in their teens and twenties who have become a large part of its fan base. For the benefit of those not familiar with the expression, […]
Representative Brian Rea Submits Estate Tax Reform Bill BRIAN REA State House, Providence – Rhode Island House Representative Brian Rea (D 53) introduced legislation (LC004847) to incrementally increase Rhode Island’s estate tax exemption threshold until it is equal to the federal estate tax exemption, which is projected to be $13.61M in 2024. Rhode Island has one of […]
Cape Ann GOP Debate Forum in Rockport this Monday-FEBRUARY 19TH, 2024 You are invited to attend: First Essex and Middlesex District GOP State Committee Debate Hosted by the Cape Ann GOP Debate Forum Monday, February 19th, 2024 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Conference room, Rockport police station 168 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966 (20+) Cape Ann […]
SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND PARENTAL RIGHTS Liberty Justice Center is representing Chino Valley Unified School District, which is currently being sued by Attorney General Rob Bonta because he believes the government and school systems should keep secrets from parents about their own minor children. Even though 84% of California voters support such a local rule regarding parental notification. LJC […]
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR EAST PROV. RESIDENTS East Providence residents who are high school seniors or who are undergraduates in an accredited college, community college, technical or vocational school are eligible to apply for a scholarship from Scholarship Foundation (SF) of East Providence. Students who live in East Providence and attend public, private or parochial […]
Earthtalk Q&A Underground City? Moving Below Ground To Save What’s Above This view shows off Helsinki’s underground water works. The Finnish capital is a world leader in moving people and their infrastructure below the surface where they can live more energy-efficient lifestyles. Credit: Jordi Cueto-Felgueroso Arocha, FlickrC Dear EarthTalk: If we lived in underground buildings […]
