Saturday March 9th at 7pm – An Evening with David Roth David Roth strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing and subject matter. As singer, songwriter, recording artist, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and instructor, David has earned top honors at premier […]
Community groups call for passage of bail reform legislationRep. Batista, Sen. Kallman bill would reduce incarceration of those awaiting probation violation hearings. STATE HOUSE – Advocates for justice reform today called for passage of legislation to be introduced by Rep. José Batista and Sen. Meghan E. Kallman to change a law that results in, on […]
55 Republicans File to Run for RNC Delegates Warwick, RI – Republican Party of Rhode Island Chairman Joe Powers announced an impressive number of Republican delegates filed to run to represent Rhode Island Republicans at the upcoming RNC Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, later this Summer. “55 Republicans have filed to run as delegates for the upcoming […]
Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program On February 1, the Liberty Justice Center partnered with Americans for Prosperity, American Federation for Children, Manhattan Institute, and Reason Foundation to jointly file an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of South Carolina, urging the Court to dismiss a lawsuit that would eliminate the state’s new education savings account (ESA) program. The program aims to provide low-income and middle-income […]
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 […]
