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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.”
A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Thu, March 4, 2021
Thursday, March 4, 2021 1pm Governor McKee Covid Press Conference https://youtu.be/u5DTvo4HXlQ 3:30pm SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE https://youtu.be/q3lzZkbTy-E SCHEDULED FOR ADVICE AND CONSENTCONSIDERATION ONLY Appointment of John C. Rev...
The Juvenile Offender Parole Act would allow a second chance at life
"I have spent the last 20 years, because of incarceration, facing up to this tragedy, believing in what is the central point of this legislation before you: Youth are not beyond change and they have redemptive qualities, which will allow them to become capable of becoming mature adults who are productive contributors to society."
A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Weds, March 3, 2021
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:30am Governor McKee Governor Daniel McKee met with staff and state agency directors. Tackling covid is his first priority. https://youtu.be/LDd3zwvAFyA 3pm HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION https://youtu.be/lCS_QHm-...
Community Members Testify Against Proposed 13.5% Increase in Providence Police Salaries
https://youtu.be/50YDOxDX-kI (UPDATE 6/30/21: The contract was approved by the City Council. Page 9 of the Police Budget Packet shows a $2.3 Million increase for the Police Department.) Yesterday the Providence City Council Committee on...
A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Tues, March 2, 2021
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 6:40pm Swearing in Ceremony for Governor Daniel McKee https://youtu.be/OhF5u-yusF0 4pm Rhode Island House of Representatives https://youtu.be/wLn4EqHe4cM IN ORDER FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021: H5257 (See Amendment) b...
A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Mon, March 1, 2021
Monday March 1, 2021 4pm Critical Housing Needs in Rhode Island Press Conference https://youtu.be/mYQ9xZDxjm8 4pm HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES https://youtu.be/Q_kD6-jrCmE SCHEDULED FOR CONSIDERATION H5247 by Amore, Kazaria...
RI Democratic Women's Caucus calls for abortion bill to be transferred from Senate Judicial Committee to HHS
"We believe all elected officials who are registered Democrats have a duty to uphold the tenets of the Democratic Party platform, and as such, take measures to provide access to safe and legal abortion to all constituents," write the Women's Caucus to Senator Coyne. "As an endorsed Democratic Senator, we hope that you will exercise your power as Chair of the Judiciary Committee to transfer S0267 from Judiciary to the HHS Committee."
Marie Franco wants answers about her son's death at the ACI
Jose was due to be released on March 17. "I have to go on Wednesday to pick up his ashes," said Marie. "He's going to come home with me Wednesday."
Advocates and legislators rally for end to evictions and utility shutoffs at State House
"Lawmakers, legislators," said Reverend Chontell Washington, "we know that you have done as much as you can for bars, restaurants small businesses and major corporations - and we need your help now… so that people are not going to worry about being out there on the streets."