Political Insights with Wendy Schiller: The 2014 Election

Schiller, an associate professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Brown University, will lead a discussion about the 2014 election on October 9.

The event is at Miriam Hospital at 6:30 p.m.

There is no charge for this event but seating is limited. Please R.S.V.P. by calling (401) 793-2520 and leaving your name and telephone number. A light dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m.

Yes On 7 Campaign Kickoff Event

The Yes on 7 Campaign Kickoff will take place on September 22 at 11:30 a.m. at Riverside Park.

Question 7 is a $53 million bond to provide funding for clean water, brownfield remediation, farmland acquisition, local recreation grants, flood mitigation and Roger Williams Park and Zoo. This kickoff event will mark the beginning of the campaign: Yes on 7 – Clean Water, Open Space and Healthy Communities.

Attendees will have the opportunity to tour Riverside Park, a site built in part with brownfield and recreational funds from previous bonds, obtain campaign materials, and hear why passage of this question is an important investment into Rhode Island’s environment, economy and sense of community. 

RI Delegation Announces $791,000 in Federal Funding to Help Combat Teen Dating Violence

U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced $791,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for a study on teen dating violence, which will be conducted at Rhode Island Hospital and will focus on aggressive attitudes among middle school-aged boys.

Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce to Support RI Bond Measures

The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to support four bond measures that will be on the ballot on Election Day. Citing the importance of investing in the state’s education and infrastructure, business leaders from around the state agreed that the bond questions should be approved.

The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce will support the following bond questions:

·         Question 4: Higher Education Facilities Bond for the construction of a new College of Engineering building at URI.

·         Question 5: Creative and Cultural Economy Bond to fund capital improvement, preservation and renovation projects of Rhode Island Arts organizations.

·         Question 6: Mass Transit Hub Infrastructure Bond to fund enhancements and renovations to mass transit hubs.

·         Question 7: Clean Water, Open Space, and Healthy Communities Bonds

“It is critical that Rhode Island maintain focused on fiscally responsible investment, in order to create jobs, strengthen the economy, and improve our state’s business climate. We believe the bond questions on the ballot will move the needle forward and support efforts to improve our education system, workforce training, and overall infrastructure. In particular, the Chamber has consistently supported the state’s investment in the URI engineering school, as the project will be a boon for Rhode Island’s state university system, for students and for local businesses looking to hire top-notch engineers. We urge Rhode Islanders to support all four bond questions this November,” said Laurie White, President of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.

Healey: In His Own Words

Curious about Robert Healey running for Governor as a representative of the Moderate Party?

GoLocalProv has the scoop tomorrow as Healey weighs in on his reasons for running.

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