Posts Tagged ‘politics’
In the Arena – Joe Paolino and RI House Speaker Joe Shekarchi
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 Paolino talks with House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi. They talk about marijuana legalization, which he says will not benefit Rhode Island financially almost at all. Issues of taxation, regulation, health…
Read MoreArmy-Navy Game rivalry built on “United We Stand” – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, RINewsToday Veterans column author Here we were, attending the 122nd Army Navy Game. The Cianci siblings, all active duty sergeants in the Rhode Island National Guard, attended the game yesterday. Thousands of Army and Navy soldiers, family and supporters were watching this year’s game – the only game where those playing…
Read MoreSenator Bob Dole’s legacy – putting nation over politics – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer Politician, War Hero, Senator Bob Dole Dies at 98 Bob Dole a seriously wounded World War II hero, a Kansas politician who served in the House from 1961 to 1969 and the U.S. Senate from 1969 until 1996, who unsuccessfully ran as the Republican candidate against Bill Clinton for President in…
Read More15 years later, did RI’s health and human services consolidation work? – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI Photo: Senate Legislative Commission to review and make recommendations regarding the efficient and effective administration of health and human services programs in the state of Rhode Island. This is perhaps the most important story about the future of Rhode Island government that you will never read about – except here in…
Read MoreIn the Arena – with Gregg Amore, candidate for RI Sect. of State
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 his guest is Gregg Amore, candidate for Rhode Island Secretary of State. They talk about the role of the Secretary of State in security and management of elections and…
Read MoreUpdated: RIDOT, Providence businesses say STOP to bike lanes – “The city created this disaster”
Update (10/6/21): TODAY, Peter Alviti, head of RIDOT, says that this construction is in violation of binding agreements of a contract – they cannot use taxpayer federal dollars to do the project. The revamp must maintain the original intent which is as a two lane road primarily intended for egress from downtown Providence. Update (10/7/21):…
Read MoreIn the Arena – RI Speaker of the House, Joseph Shekarchi
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 his guest is the RI Speaker of the House, Joseph Shekarchi. They discuss negotiations at the State House, working with members of both parties, the budget, bonds, taxes, and…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Rep. Ray Hull: for a safer Providence – maybe a Mayoral run
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 his guest is Rep. Raymond Hull. Hull said he may have an announcement late July/August to run for Mayor of Providence. Hull is with the Providence Police Department. They…
Read MorePresident Biden’s “coup” at Fine Arts – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Editor’s Note: Today, the US Commission of Fine Arts lists 7 members. Of these 7, four were named on June 9th, and one was named on June 12th. In naming these 7, the website says, “The Commission of Fine Arts is composed of seven members with…
Read MoreIn the Arena – with Chris Matthews
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 his guest is Chris Mathews author and political commentator. They discuss Mathews political background and his new book, “This Country”. He will be doing a virtual presentation with the…
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