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House of Reps on Facebook Want to Hear From You

By Bob Plain on November 26, 2012

Progressives take note and take action: the state House of Representative’s Facebook page is now soliciting opinions on potential upcoming legislation. Recent questions include: Do you think the House and Senate should repeal the Voter ID law? Would you support a tax credit for employers who hire graduates of local colleges and universities who choose [...]

Posted in Featured, State House, Technology | Tagged Facebook, house of representatives, state house, Voter ID | Leave a response

Politico Shows Why RI Future Matters

Politico Shows Why RI Future Matters

By Samuel G. Howard on July 27, 2012

So, Politico’s Steve Friess published a story today about a phenomenon about the Gemma campaign I pointed out on March 20th. I’ve sworn off on saying anything more about Mr. Gemma, I’ll let other writers for RI Future and the rest of Rhode Island’s chattering class cover it I also want to take the time [...]

Posted in Elections | Tagged Anthony Gemma, Bob Plain, CD1, Facebook, Fakes, Politco, social media, Steve Friess, Ted Nesi, twitter | 1 Response

RI Progress Report: 38 Studios, Woonsocket Race To Bankruptcy

RI Progress Report: 38 Studios, Woonsocket Race To Bankruptcy

By Bob Plain on May 25, 2012

38 Studios laid off all of its employees yesterday … I guess Curt Schilling and Linc Chafee will be completing Copernicus by themselves. Speaking of going bankrupt, Woonsocket’s supplemental tax increase failed to win approval in the House yesterday afternoon after Rep. Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, a Woonsocket Democrat, stymied its passage. “The end came suddenly, with [...]

Posted in RI Progress Report | Tagged 38 Studios, bicycles, ceo pay, curt schilling, Facebook, linc chafee, Paul Krugman | 4 Responses

Gemma’s Suspicious Facebook Followers

Gemma’s Suspicious Facebook Followers

By Samuel G. Howard on March 20, 2012

Anthony Gemma is running for U.S. Congress as a Democrat. He hasn’t formally announced yet, but it’s pretty clear. For instance, type “Anthony Gemma” in any search engine. See the first result? ”Anthony Gemma for Congress 2012.” He’s also taken a leave of absence as CEO of Mediapeel after selling it to Alex and Ani. Mr. Gemma [...]

Posted in Democrats, Elections, Featured | Tagged 2012 elections, Anthony Gemma, Congressional District 1, David Cicilline, Democratic Primary, Democrats, Facebook, Likes, social media, US House Race | 5 Responses

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