Government
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Rhode Island State House Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9am Caseload and Revenue Estimating Conference https://youtu.be/laJAQbJ_3O0 3pm Senate Committee on Education https://youtu.be/PdmTZyDni3o SCHEDULED FOR HEARING AND/OR CONSIDERATION S0207 by DiPalma, Picard, Euer E...
Rhode Island State House Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 4pm Rhode Island House https://youtu.be/ypranEIHSfk Legislation, which raises the rate to $15 over four years, heads to Senate, which has approved companion measure Bill to eliminate subminimum wage for disabled also...
PVD Mayor's African American Ambassadors Group supports full repeal of LEOBoR
"Anything short of a full repeal is unacceptable. The time is now for a full repeal, explicitly replacing it with the same protections and procedures applied to all city / state public servants."
Rhode Island State House Monday, May 3, 2021
Monday, May 3, 2021 11am Governor McKee, Fidelity Investments Announce 500 New Jobs Coming to Rhode Island https://youtu.be/A61zJeUYOLY In his first jobs announcement since becoming Governor, Governor Dan McKee today announced that Fidel...
Students march on State House to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
"As many of you are aware, my friend unfortunately passed away a few months ago," said Shaylee, a sophomore at Classical High School. "After her death, there were workers going to classrooms offering help, giving out papers with phone numbers that you can call in case you're having thoughts. Some teachers were being flexible and understanding students and the library was filled with social workers for students who needed support. After the week, there was none of that... I do not want my friends death treated as a trend. The help should always be there. What students need now is support..."
Rhode Island State house Friday, April 30, 2021
Friday, April 30, 2021 9:30am Revenue and Caseload Estimating Conference https://youtu.be/lQ-s1TJFKqk Twice yearly, in the spring and the fall, the conference principals (the State Budget Officer, Senate Fiscal Advisor and House Fiscal A...
Students walkout to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
"Today we are here because you have organized and called to action to removed SROs for over four years and replace them with more mental health counselors, more social workers and more social-emotional support for students," said student Jayson Rodriguez, outside PPSD offices, acting as emcee for the event. "For too long students have been disrespected and criminalized by the Providence Public School District and its contract with the police department. Today we are calling for an end to that contract and that it never be reinstated ever again."
Rhode Island State house Thursday, April 29, 2021
Thursday, April 29, 2021 1pm Governor's COVID-19 Press Conference https://youtu.be/j2-2LinDa7A 2:15pm Governor McKee Signs Bill Requiring Full Coverage of Colorectal Cancer Screening https://youtu.be/mGS1J6OyGGU Governor Dan McKee, joine...
Rhode Island State House Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 1pm RIght from the Start: Child Care Makes the World Go Round https://youtu.be/q4cySqGDeog 1pm Press Conference: Free RIPTA Bus Fare https://youtu.be/9MMiVpKQqRk 3pm House Committee on Education https://youtu.be...
Senator Kallman and Rep Felix propose free RIPTA bus fare legislation
“Public transportation cuts across so many issues,” said Senator Meghan Kallman. “It’s a climate and environment issue. It’s a neighborhood and quality-of-life issue. It’s an economic issue. When we acknowledge this critical link between public transit, job access and social equity, the need for this legislation becomes obvious. Good public transit is a cornerstone of both climate readiness and social justice.”