Archive for March 2021
RI Gov. McKee’s Inaugural Address
“It is truly an honor and a privilege to be sworn in as your Governor today. It’s one that I will never take lightly because Rhode Island has always been my home. I want to recognize and thank my family — my wife Susan, my daughter Kara, my son Matt and my soon-to-be daughter in law,…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week – Central Chamber of Commerce
“You bring the coffee – we’ll bring the connections” – Virtual Morning Coffee Thursday, March 11th, 9am to 9:45am. Make new connections and strengthen existing relationships to help you sustain and grow your business. Enjoy meeting other professionals, sharing who you are, and exploring ways you might work together to move business forward. With social distancing…
Read MoreRI is in the United States – a Constitutional country – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer – opinion Second Amendment update: Now that the Progressives swarmed the RI State House in the 2020 election, they feel they have free reign to impose the whims and demands of Progressives on the Rhode Island public. This is because “They know what is best for ‘us’.” The Progressives will leave…
Read MoreFeeling Anxious Returning to Work? – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” – Sun Tzu With vaccinations becoming more available and COVID-19 cases declining, more employers are opening up their doors. While this is a great change for business owners and companies, employees may still feel some trepidation about returning to work and giving…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – Mon, March 8, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure sits around, keeping things clear and mostly calm through the day. Maybe some light cloud cover later in the evening, but nothing that will produce any precipitation. Morning low in the low 20’s and afternoon high around 40 with a light northwesterly breeze.
Read MoreCourt-ordered overhaul of RI DD system critical in Gov. McKee/Assembly budget – Gina Macris
By Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News The pace of discussions for complying with a court-ordered overhaul of Rhode Island’s developmental disability system is expected to pick up as early as next week, when newly elevated Governor Daniel McKee rolls out his budget proposal for the fiscal year beginning July 1. McKee was sworn in March…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – March 7, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Similar to Saturday, but less breeze, so a better feel to the cool temperatures. Low 20’s in the morning climb only to the mid 30’s on a brilliantly lit afternoon.
Read MoreInvestigation of Eleanor Slater Hospital – Disability Rights RI needs your information
Disability Rights RI investigation of Eleanor Slater Hospital needs your information Ongoing Investigation of Eleanor Slater Hospital On Thursday, Morna Murray, Executive Director of Disability Rights Rhode Island (DRRI), the independent and federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for the state of Rhode Island, issued the following statement: “On February 10, 2021, following…
Read MoreIn the Arena – On opening the hotel industry, w/Chip Sander
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. This week hospitality consultant William “Chip” Sander is Joe Paolino, Jr’s guest. Chip provided some valuable insight on where the hotel industry is at during the COVID era, and how it…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Meet Kicks!
Hello there, I am a 7-month old ball of energy that needs to live with a young adult cat who can show me the ropes as I am a bit of a wild child and I need to learn how to “cat.” I have double paws – not just 2 of them – all 4…
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