Rhode Island Politics
I know many of the right reform crowd in Rhode Island disagree with my general take on regionalization, but I’m relieved to see this, from Tuesday’s Newport Daily News: Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed, D-Newport, and Rep. Deborah L. Ruggiero, D-Jamestown, met with members of the Town Council and School Committee before the regularly scheduled…
I’m not sure what to make of this news: Gary S. Sasse has been hired by the Rhode Island House of Representatives to serve as a part-time adviser to the House Leadership, according to an announcement today by Speaker Gordon D. Fox. Sasse will work 20 hours per week. … “Having Gary Sasse as a…
Anchor Rising’s complete coverage of the Rhode Island Statewide Coalition’s winter meeting: My on-the-scene liveblog Video: RISC Chairman Harry Staley’s opening remarks Video: 630AM/99.7FM Host John DePetro Video: Central Falls Superintendent Frances Gallo Video: RISC President James Beale and Business Network Organizer Jeff Deckman Video: Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri Video: Board of Regents Member…
As has been a regular tradition Rhode Island Governor Donald Carcieri spoke at the Rhode Island Statewide Coalition’s 2010 winter meeting, described in my liveblog of the event. (More video in the extended entry.)
RISC President James Beale and Business Network Organizer Jeff Deckman went into detail about the Business Network at the Rhode Island Statewide Coalition’s 2010 winter meeting, described in my liveblog of the event. (More video in the extended entry.)
John DePetro took on the role of first featured speaker at the Rhode Island Statewide Coalition’s 2010 winter meeting, described in my liveblog of the event. (More video in the extended entry.)
NOTE: Any members of the media who couldn’t make it to the meeting and rely on this video for future reports are encouraged to do so, but a brief note of the video’s source would be appreciated. Rhode Island Board of Regents member Angus Davis came out with guns blazing in a surprise speech at…
Monique and Matt talked Central Falls and Chafee on last night’s Matt Allen Show. Stream by clicking here, or download it.
Addressing the prospect (now a reality) of the firing of all Central Falls teachers, former Senator Linc Chafee said Monday, It would be a step back to have labor unrest in our schools It is quite possible that former Senator Chafee – along with many other people – is truly unaware of the price that…
Closing out the video that corresponds with my liveblog from the Moderate Party’s kick-off event, herewith are the clips of Gubernatorial Candidate Ken Block’s presentation. (Additional video in the extended entry.)