RI Republican Admits DINOs Skew Party Balance
Some people think DINOs are Democrats who tend to be less than liberal. Not in the Ocean State. Here in Republican-rejecting Rhode Island, Democrat in Name Only literally means those cunning and conservative politicians who are Democrats only in name. But don’t take it from me … that’s what Rhode Island Republican Ann Clanton told [...]
Progress Report: Woonsocket, Global Warming in RI, Little Money for Low-Income Housing, RIP Rodney King
The Woonsocket City Council meets tonight to work on the spending plan it must send to the state-appointed budget commission prior to July 1. The two entities have about two weeks to shave about $6 million from city expenses … if they can’t do it the next option would likely be a receiver. Not only [...]
RI Progress Report: Tax Increases in Woonsocket, Graduation Rates Drop and Lou Raptakis to Run for Old Seat
What’s the plan to fix budget problems in Woonsocket? A special 13 percent supplemental tax increase this spring. But here’s the problem with that plan. According to the Projo: “the special assessment will cost the average homeowner about $350 in a city where the median family income is about $770 a week.” – Lou Raptakis, [...]
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