Posts Tagged ‘politics’
Speaker Shekarchi 14-bill package to address Rhode Island housing crisis
RI Speaker Shekarchi debuts 14-bill legislative package to address housing crisis in Rhode Island
Read MoreJack’s Angle: “Putting politics into RIPTA is a bad idea…” – Jack Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary What is the motivation behind Senate President Dominic Ruggeiro calling for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to take over the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)? It can’t be because RIPTA is not doing its job, despite being under stress related to the Covid epidemic, and while…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Joseph Polisena, Jr., Mayor of Johnston
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interview leaders in Rhode Island. This week he speaks with the new Mayor of Johnston, Joseph Polisena, Jr. They talk about plans for the city, including the new Amazon warehouse, the renovation and building of Johnston’s schools, the old school Democrats, Johnston as a community for families, and some politics.…
Read MoreNursing home workforce crisis deepens with minimum staffing standards – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on senior issues “The long-term care industry is enduring the worst workforce crisis in its history, in Rhode Island, and across the country. Although providers are committed to recruiting and retaining staff to provide quality care for residents, despite our best efforts, many nursing homes have fallen short of the…
Read MoreIn the Arena – with Gov. Dan McKee
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. Last week the interview was with Gov. Dan McKee. They talk many issues such as ARPA funds, the State of the State address, sales tax and car tax, housing, the appointment of Stefan Pryor and the budget and authority he has been given. They go…
Read MoreIt’s been a long time comin’ – The Pawtucket / Central Falls Transit Center
Photo: Gov. McKee office The opening of the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center took place as the culmination of years of planning and completion of a $63 million design-build project that began four years ago. More than two-thirds of the project cost, approximately $43 million, was paid for with federal funds. Governor Dan McKee and other…
Read MoreGovernor submits FY24 “RI Ready” budget
Governor Dan McKee has submitted his FY24 “RI Ready” budget to the General Assembly. The housing portion of the budget includes: hiring of 21 new full time staff and $30 million to expand shelter capacity for those experiencing homelessness. The establishment of a Department on Housing would include transition of employees from other departments, bringing…
Read MoreJudge Frank Caprio “enhanced the reputation of Providence and our state around the world”
Judge Frank Caprio, of Caught in Providence, offers to retire. Said to have enhanced the reputation of Providence and Rhode Island around the world”.
Read MoreIn the Arena – RI Speaker of the House, Joseph Shekarchi
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This week he speaks with the RI Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi. They talk about the budget, COVID money, top priorities for the year, affordable housing, etc. Watch In the Arena each week on Sunday at 7am on ABC6. ___
Read MoreRI 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…
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