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Representative Magaziner talks immigration, Kristi Noem, and ICE at League of Women Voters event
"What I’m focused on is the stuff that has an impact on the illegal actions the administration is taking: doing the oversight... fighting in the courts…
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Steve Ahlquist
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The Economic Progress Institute celebrates 10 wins that promote progress and equity for Rhode Islanders
“I put myself into it to make sure people talked about taxing the rich, and we did. We did it in a big way this year, and we’re not giving up," said…
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Rhode Island will maintain options for LGBTQ+ youth
Note that the stories being spread online about a Canadian hotline for Americans are false. In Rhode Island, use 988.
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Disappeared in America: Rhode Island rises in defense of the immigrant community and our Constitution
“Our goal is to expose the Trump Administration’s abuse of immigration authority and erosion of due process..."
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UNAP Local 5098 members vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike at Rhode Island and Hasbro Children’s Hospital
“Management’s last proposal was insulting to us in many ways, and does nothing to improve employee morale or patient care."
Governor McKee opposes the FY2026 State Budget, but not enough to veto it
"I believe that the best message I can send right now is what I’m doing today, which is letting people know that they’re being taxed unnecessarily…
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Attorney General Neronha co-leads coalition in support of lawsuits challenging NPR and PBS funding cuts
“NPR and PBS are American institutions responsible for delivering emergency information, educational programming, and reliable news, all of which…
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Teachers at The Met School vote to unionize with NEARI
"This vote was our way of standing together and saying: we love this place, and we believe it can be even better.”
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Representative Morales issues a FOIA seeking info on ICE activities in the state and urges an end to state law enforcement’s use of unmarked…
"...what is happening to our immigrant neighbors is inhumane. People have been kidnapped off the streets, families have been torn apart, and there are…
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Providence School Board rejects the non-renewal recommendations for two teachers
"If you feel that the process used doesn't meet your expectations, you have every right, in fact, I would argue that you have a duty, to reject the…
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With two very different bills in play, will an assault weapons ban pass this session?
"People are saying that [the Senate bill] is a watered-down version," said Senator Matthew LaMountain. "I actually take a contrary stance to that. I say…
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Attorney General Neronha reaffirms support for LGBTQ+ community following Supreme Court Decision
"There is an unfortunate irony in celebrating and honoring a community one minute, and learning of yet another terrible setback in that community’s…
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