Rhode Island Politics
John DePetro and Justin Katz wonder where the will for public service has gone.
Lack of General Assembly competition shows the progressive-union-Democrat axis has things locked up.
Further to yesterday’s post on Johnston politics, don’t forget this corresponding news about the state legislature: In 2022, just 20 percent of Rhode Island’s 113 General Assembly seats went uncontested in a primary and/or the general election. But this year, 52 percent of those Assembly seats will go uncontested thanks to a sharp drop in…
I suggest the title of this post acknowledging I don’t know a whole lot about Johnston’s unique political scene. Locally, things can be very specific to the individuals involved and their disputes, but I have been a keen observer of factors that make it more difficult for Republicans to work through those disputes. Apparently, Johnston…
The above pie chart speaks for itself. Rhode Island’s greenhouse gas emissions are so small, they barely register on the chart. That Rhode Island, the smallest state in the country and, on top of that, one with a poor business climate that has further driven down its carbon footprint [because that’s the highest priority, right?…
In 2021, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed and Governor Dan McKee signed a law that mandates for the state net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What this would mean in real terms is, no more fossil fuels for Rhode Island. No gas or diesel to power our vehicles. No heating oil, natural gas…
John DePetro and Justin Katz discuss the areas in which state and national Democrats are able to succeed.
John DePetro and Justin Katz look for the hidden dynamics of local politics.
John DePetro and Justin Katz review the undercurrents of politics in RI and nationally.
John DePetro and Justin Katz put a spotlight on the aspects of controversies that nobody seems to notice.
John DePetro and Justin Katz check in on politicians’ emphasis on promotions.