Rhode Island Politics

Issues on Suburban Minds: Regionalization and Arbitration

By Justin Katz | March 4, 2010 |

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…

Sasse Converted to the Dark Side?

By Justin Katz | March 2, 2010 |

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…

Rhode Island Statewide Coalition Winter Meeting Table of Contents

By Justin Katz | February 28, 2010 |

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…

Governor Don Carcieri at the RISC Winter Meeting

By Justin Katz | February 28, 2010 |

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.)

Jim Beale and Jeff Deckman on the RISC Business Network

By Justin Katz | February 28, 2010 |

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.)

630AM/99.7FM Host John DePetro at RISC’s Winter Meeting

By Justin Katz | February 27, 2010 | Comments Off on 630AM/99.7FM Host John DePetro at RISC’s Winter Meeting

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.)

Board of Regents Member Angus Davis at RISC’s Winter Meeting

By Justin Katz | February 27, 2010 |

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…

Politics & Pupils

By Justin Katz | February 25, 2010 |

Monique and Matt talked Central Falls and Chafee on last night’s Matt Allen Show. Stream by clicking here, or download it.

The Price of Education Labor Peace in Rhode Island

By Monique Chartier | February 24, 2010 |

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…

Moderate Party Kick-Off Event Video, Part 4

By Justin Katz | February 22, 2010 |

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.)