Archive for December 2022
RI needs “major systemic change” to meet its DD consent decree deadline – Gina Macris
By Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News At the current pace, the state of Rhode Island will not meet a 2024 deadline for complying with a 2014 consent decree intended to integrate adults with developmental disabilities in their communities, a U.S. Justice Department lawyer said Monday. Amy Romero put the state on notice that it needs…
Read More“We cannot ignore the peril of children…” DCYF letter on legal obligation to report neglect in homeless crisis
RINewsToday did a report earlier this week on the concern about children living outdoors or in unheated circumstances, “unfit for human habitation” as part of the homeless crisis impacting Rhode Island as the weather turns bitterly cold. In response to our article, Kevin Aucoin, Acting Director of the RI Department of Children Youth and Families…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (License plates, events, resources), 15-12-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veteran contributing writer Here’s what you need to know about all the veteran plates available to you: Rhode Island Veteran Plates Did you know the State of Rhode Island has a new bronze star plate for bronze star recipient available starting in January 2023 (see eligibility below and requirements)? Did you…
Read MoreRI National Guard activated by Governor McKee to ready Cranston Street Armory for homeless
Governor McKee Activates National Guard to Provide Temporary Operational Support for Cranston Street Armory Warming Station National Guard will work with support from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals to provide temporary support for unhoused Rhode Islanders. Governor Dan McKee has authorized Major…
Read MoreRI Weather for December 14, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Mostly clear and windy with an upper level low swinging down from the maritimes, bringing energy down to the surface in the form of northwesterly gusts to 30 mph. Chilly morning lows in the low 20’s rise to the mid to upper 30’s. ___ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape – Dec. 14, 2022 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary Trashing Christmas ain’t INCLUSIVE Can someone please explain to me why every other holiday, thing, day, celebration, etc., etc… WHATEVER, is cool with WOKE AMERICA except days where there is unity (Thanksgiving) LOVE OF COUNTRY (JULY 4TH) or a celebration of the birth of Jesus…
Read MoreMore communication fails trigger anger over “10 new, or like-new schools” for Providence
The word got out and spread through the halls and then on social media. Some teachers were said to have walked out of class. Others planned protests. Hastily called meetings were held last night to begin to bring parents and communities up to date on the $500 Million Plan to Rebuild Crumbling Schools. Plan puts…
Read MoreIt’s time for Sour Grapes! – by Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries and appears…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center – Jack Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary While local news about Pawtucket has focused on the prospect for a soccer stadium, quietly RIDOT and RIPTA have been moving forward on the new Pawtucket – Central Falls Transit Center. Now, what we got here is an interesting story. For almost a hundred years, trains stopped in…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: ACLU, evictions, court actions
On Wednesday, December 14th, Superior Court Justice Cruise heard the merits of the case on the state’s informal eviction notice to the homeless encamped at the entrance of the RI State House. Here is the Memorandum of Fact submitted to the court by the ACLU, arguing the it was not properly promulgated To read the…
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