Posts Tagged ‘politics’
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 the incumbent Democrats and the challenging Republicans to discuss inflation its causes, and its remedies, I was to be sorely disappointed; too much of the election was focused on false narratives and claims and personalities…
Read MorePelosi 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 and GOP taking control of the lower-chamber, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), followed by the No. 2 Democratic, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland), will give up their leadership positions although both will keep their Congressional…
Read MoreAdvocates on aging issues review their priorities for Gov. McKee’s policy agenda – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging Over 3 months ago, the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI) invited the six Gubernatorial candidates to give the details of their aging policy positions to hundreds gathering at East Providence High School, and watching virtually. With the dust settling after the Nov. 8 midterm elections, aging…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Post-election, M. Charles Bakst, Dan McGowan talk with Joe Paolino, Jr.
Each week, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders and influencers in Rhode Island. This week, post-election is on the discussion board with retired Providence Journal political reporter, M. Charles Bakst – and Boston Globe columnist, Dan McGowan. Watch In the Arena every Sunday on ABC6 at 7am.
Read MoreIn the Arena – Ashley Kalus & Dan McKee as race for Governor comes to a close
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews key leaders and politicos about Rhode Island issues. This week, just before the Rhode Island mid-term election, Paolino interviews Republican candidate for Governor, Ashley Kalus and current Governor, Democrat Dan McKee. Watch In the Arena every Sunday at 7am on ABC6.
Read MoreVoters 50+ most powerful, election deciders; true for all Rhode Island cities, towns – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Every political pundit knows that seniors are the most reliable voters. AARP Rhode Island’s latest analysis of voter records from the office of the Rhode Island Secretary of State clearly confirms this observation. Age 50 and over voters accounted for more than 70% of Rhode Island voters who turned…
Read MoreIn the Arena, Gregg Amore, candidate for RI Secretary of State
Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews Gregg Amore, candidate for Rhode Island Secretary of State. Amore talks about voting security and confidence in voting machines. They talk about voting systems, software and machines for voting in other states. With people less engaged than ever before, Amore says we have to engage a voting system that will get…
Read MoreWomen 50+ may well control who wins in midterm election, polls say – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Almost three weeks away, and Democrats are scrambling to gear up their get-out-the-vote efforts before the upcoming midterm elections. Can the Democratic party that fights to financially strengthen and expand Social Security, and avoid cuts to funding for Medicare, and put the brakes on skyrocketing prescription costs,…
Read MoreNat’l Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare in RI for Magaziner – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With just 28 days before the mid-term elections, Seth Magaziner, the Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District seat struggles to keep Democratic and Independent voters from voting Republican Alan Fung into office, who express frustration with high gas prices, rising inflation and a slow economy. House Speaker Nancy…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Elizabeth Tanner, Secretary of Commerce, RI Commerce Corp.
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leadership in Rhode Island. This week he talks with Liz Tanner, head of CommerceRI (following Stefan Pryor). Tanner was working at CommerceRI, then went to the RI Department of Business Regulation, and is now back at CommerceRI as its director. They talk about electrical/energy rates, and concerns of the…
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