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Sex workers fight for Study Commission to examine criminalization of sex work in Rhode Island
Using the slogan “Nothing about us without us,” COYOTE points to a long history of policymakers creating legislation about commercial sex without the input of sex workers. By failing to listen to those involved in the commercial sex industry, the state has ostracized and disrespected sex workers, placing them at risk of more violence and exploitation.
Rhode Island State House - Thursday, March 11, 2021
Thursday, March 11, 2021 10am House Committee on Oversight https://youtu.be/tdKjEWiZIos Agenda Department of Children Youth and FamiliesPresentation on system transformation initiative by Kevin Aucoin, Acting Director. 3:30pm Senate Comm...
Governor McKee unveils his proposed FY 2020 budget and cannabis legalization plan
Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee today released the following statement on his proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget: “Our Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal addresses the pressing needs posed by the pandemic, none more important than vaccina...
Rhode Island State House - Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Wednesday March 10, 2021 1pm Right from the Start https://youtu.be/fjtRJ05x72w 3:30pm House Committee on Education https://youtu.be/_OZXuXqKDz4 SCHEDULED FOR HEARING AND/OR CONSIDERATION H5354 by O'Brien, Noret, Casimiro ENTITLED, AN ACT...
Senate introduces cannabis legalization bill - Does it do enough for victims of the failed War on Drugs?
"Unlike Illinois, New Jersey, and other states, this legalization proposal makes no provision for reinvesting cannabis tax revenue in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition laws," writes Yes We Cannabis RI, a legalization and social justice advocacy group. "A significant portion of cannabis tax revenue should be dedicated to repairing the decades of harm caused by the War on Drugs."
Rhode Island State House - Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 2:30pm Permanent Legislative Commission on Child Care in Rhode Island https://youtu.be/J1NZcGnolkw AGENDA: WelcomeProvider and Legislative UpdatesChild Care Awareness Day DiscussionAgency ReportsAdjournment There w...
Rhode Island State House - Monday, March 8, 2021
Monday, March 8, 2021 2pm House Committee on Corporations https://youtu.be/c_-inb5bVeU SCHEDULED FOR CONSIDERATION H5203 by Phillips, Caldwell, Noret, O'Brien, Serpa, Hawkins, Lima ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -...
Still no answers for mother of man who died at the ACI
"It is cruel. It is demeaning and disrespectful of this mother to not provide information to her after all this time," said Attorney David Strachman. "With no end in sight, we have no information other than a vague promise that at some point there will be a conclusion to an investigation and we may be able to get some information."
The ceremonial inauguration of Governor Daniel McKee
Governor Daniel McKee was ceremonially sworn in by Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea on Sunday. The socially-distanced event took place on the south steps of th Rhode Island State House. Kara McKee, the Governor’s daughter, sang the natio...
Central Falls lawmakers introduce legislation to shut down the Wyatt
“Our experimentation with private prisons has been a failure,” said Representative Giraldo. “Not only do private prisons fail to provide the substantial savings we were promised, but they provide fewer correctional services while providing a greater risk to inmates and staff.”