Feds mount last-ditch effort to stop children’s constitutional case
On Thursday, October 18, 2018, for the second time in three months, the Department of Justice asked the United States Supreme Court to circumvent the ordinary procedures of federal litigation and stop the constitutional case Juliana v. United States, involving the substantive due process and equal protection rights of children, from going to trial. Claiming […]
How the GOP tax plan would hurt Rhode Island
The Republican tax proposals would ill-serve Rhode Island in a variety of ways, said federal, state, and local officials who have been busy studying the copious and potentially crippling ramifications either the House or Senate bill could have on life in the Ocean State. The effects range from increased economic inequality, cuts to the social […]
Marcela Betancur keeps busy for Rhode Island
Marcela Betancur is director of the RI New Leaders Council, vice-president of the RI Latino Political Action Committee and a policy associate with the ACLU. She was raised in Colombia and moved to Rhode Island when she was 12. She graduated from Rhode Island College with a BA degree in political science and public administration […]
Justine Caldwell to challenge Giarrusso for House seat
Progressive activist and East Greenwich resident Justine Caldwell announced she is considering running for House District 30 against incumbent Republican Anthony Giarrusso. Caldwell was an important part of the effort to remove Joe DeLorenzo from a leadership position in the Democratic Party, and her and husband David Caldwell have been key organizers in the effort […]
Marcia Ranglin-Vassell on her first year in office
Marcia Ranglin-Vassell is the representative for House District 5 in the Rhode Island General Assembly. She has often been the target of attacks from establishment Democrats. During the campaigns in 2016 she was referred to as “some woman from Jamaica” and as Providence Rules pointed out subject to a nasty dog-whistle attack by the former […]
In response to Fall River water deal with Invenergy, CLF requests hearing
CLF made the request after it came to light that Invenergy had secured a deal to truck water in from Fall River through Benn Water, a pool filling company.
Fall River identified as Invenergy’s backup water source
The City of Fall River, Massachusetts has entered into an agreement with Invenergy to supply water to cool the turbines of its proposed $1 billion fracked gas and diesel oil burning power plant aimed at the heart of the forests of northwest Rhode Island.
RI responds slower than Mass, Conn to alleged $3.6 billion gas price manipulation
Two gas pipeline companies manipulated schedules and gas flow to make an extra $3.6 billion from Southern New England ratepayers claims a report that has spurred investigations in Massachusetts, Connecticut and, to a lesser extent, Rhode Island.
Invenergy requests public comment hearing on water plan in Burrillville
Invenergy wants a public commentary meeting in Burrillville to present their whole new water plan. CLF renewed their motion to dismiss in response.
Rebecca Kislak on RI NOW, 2017 legislative session, and Joe Delorenzo
Delorenzo and others should, instead of saying that it never happened, listen and ask why they didn’t see it and what they can do to help prevent sexual harassment in the future.
CNAs picket for ‘good jobs, fair wages and quality care’ outside Pawtucket Genesis
“In Rhode Island nursing home workers need to earn a living wage to stay in the job,” said Deb Armfield, a CNA at Pawtucket Genesis for almost twenty-eight years.
EFSB grants Charlestown intervenor status, power plant hearings delayed
As a result of this ruling, the EFSB must hold a public hearing in Charlestown with 30 days’ advance notice.
Female lawmakers from across RI call for Delorenzo to resign post with Democrats
It might be time for Democratic Party official Joseph Delorenzo to resign, according to female lawmakers from across Rhode Island reacting to controversial remarks the Second Vice Chair made about the progressive wing of the party. “The RI Democratic Party believes in equality, values diversity, and is working to ensure economic security for all Rhode […]
No LNG in PVD brings their opposition directly to DEM and Raimondo
“When we point out our concerns, the answer is ‘we have a very limited interpretation of the regulations’ but when National Grid fails to participate, the response is that you have a wide interpretation of the regulations.”
Narragansett Tribe members and Burrillvillians march against Invenergy water deal
“Whoever signed the water deal for the sake of the Burrillville power plant was not authorized on the part of the Narragansett Tribe,” said Tribal Councilor Randy Noka…
Burrillville shines at EFSB’s last public comment hearing
“I think this was an amazing public comment hearing,” said EFSB Chair Margaret Curran after the speakers were finished.
Trump’s tax plan to benefit wealthiest Rhode Islanders, many face tax increase
The wealthiest Rhode Islanders would receive the greatest benefit from President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cut plan, while nearly 1 in 5 Rhode Islanders would see their taxes increase by over $1,800.
Providence FOP elections sparks concerns over implementation of the CSA
We hope they will engage productively in the implementation of the [Community Safety Act] and not waste time trying to undo an ordinance that has had several years of vetting by all parties involved.
Invenergy highlights the evidence it wants ignored
“Invenergy has today gone out of its way to call public attention to the fact that nearly every municipality in the state is opposed to Invenergy’s fracked gas and diesel fuel power plant. This was unwise.”
Charlestown files with EFSB to intervene in Burrillville power plant case
Citing the use of Charlestown water in Invenergy’s latest power plant plan, the town is filing to be an intervenor, which could delay the power plant application significantly.
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