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A man in a wheelchair in front of a tent.

Nov 30 2022

Tonight. Homeless at Governor’s tree lighting. “2000 years, still no room at the inn” (video)

With 50 mph winds expected to begin late this afternoon and continuing into the night, the RI State House will ...
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Nov 30 2022

Approval sought for Cranston Street Armory to open for 50 homeless – after Dec. 7th

Statement from Governor McKee's office afternoon of Nov. 30th: Later today, several public meeting notices will be filed which will ...
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Nov 29 2022

Update: Cranston vote against pallet shelters a tie. Governor must meet with all mayors. Other…

PHOTO: Sample Pallet Shelter village in western US The Cranston City Council considered a resolution to request Governor McKee not ...
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Nov 28 2022

Promises made – and broken. Homeless get a waiting list as state unprepared for crisis.

5 days ago, the day before Thanksgiving, few of us were working, even fewer after noon on the day to ...
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Nov 28 2022

Seniors key to Democratic win – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Just weeks before the midterm elections, Oct. 18th, AARP Rhode Island released a voting ...
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Nov 27 2022

In the Arena – with Eileen Hayes, Amos House & Joe Paolino, Jr.

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders and office holders who provide insight and information on issues of relevance to ...
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Nov 24 2022

The newly elected… their fingers to the wind – John J. Partridge

by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary If I thought the national elections would have been an opportunity for ...
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Nov 22 2022

Shame! Shame! Shame! Deadlines loom for state officials – and homeless.

The temperature this morning is 37 degrees. Tents line the sides and courtyard of the Smith Street entrance to the ...
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Nov 21 2022

Pelosi passes gavel to “younger” generation – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Photos: Nancy Pelosi website With the dust settling after the mid-term elections ...
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Nov 20 2022

In the Arena – Dr. Rishi Lulla , Hasbro Children’s Hospital, pediatric healthcare crisis

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr interviews leaders and authorities in Rhode Island. This week he talks with Dr. Rishi Lulla, ...