Census: Gay Couples Similar To Straight Spouses Nov 4, 2009
But Hawaii, Utah and Wyoming -- states with neither civil unions nor same-sex marriage -- came in next, ahead of California, Nevada, Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island. What accounts for the phenomenon is unclear, but "it does provide this evidence that there are clearly couples in conservative parts of the country who do use these terms and do see their relationships in that framework.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Political Grapevine Nov 4, 2009
Rhode Island's Republican governor has signed legislation closing what some are calling the state's "hooker loophole" that made indoor prostitution legal and allowed more than 30 suspected brothels to operate ... Rhode Island was the only state to allow indoor prostitution state-wide, a fact the governor says gave his state a "terrible" distinction. (Fox News)
Obama coaxes states to change with school dollars Nov 4, 2009
And before that, charter school restrictions or budget cuts were eased in eight states Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Duncan had repeatedly warned that such restrictions would hurt a state's chances at the money. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Mixed signals on inmate flu shots Nov 4, 2009
And before that, charter school restrictions or budget cuts were eased in eight states - Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Duncan had repeatedly warned that such restrictions would hurt a state s chances at the money, and the administration has considerable leverage in the nearly $5 billion competitive grant fund. (Boston Globe)
US to monitor Lowell, Springfield voting Nov 3, 2009
PROVIDENCE Hospital fined, told to monitor surgery State health officials have fined Rhode Island Hospital $150,000 and ordered it to install video cameras in its operating rooms after it reported its fifth wrong-site surgery since 2007 ... State to close prostitution loophole Governor Don Carcieri will sign legislation closing a loophole that has made Rhode Island the only state besides parts of Nevada to allow indoor prostitution. (Boston Globe)
Weekly State House News Roundup: The Citizen Advisers Nov 2, 2009
Perhaps the commonwealth might want to seize an opportunity presented by neighboring Rhode Island, a state moving to close a statutory loophole that allowed prostitution, as long as it was of the indoor variety. Picture the vote-counting on that bill. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
In Gotham, even jokers are free to run Nov 2, 2009
and a socialist worker, a sewing machine operator who has run for mayor in Phoenix and Houston, and sought US Senate seats in Georgia, Florida, Washington, and Rhode Island. Beyond these stupefyingly serious people, however, we have true individuality. (Boston Globe)
Military ballot law has states in a time squeeze Oct 30, 2009
Other states with September primaries include Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. Even states with mid-August elections, Colorado and Washington among them, are worried about a time squeeze. (Concord Monitor)
RI will vote on trimming name to cut slavery tie Oct 29, 2009
Health officials are investigating how a surgeon at Rhode Island Hospital mistakenly operated on the wrong part of a patient's hand, the hospital's fifth wrong-site surgery since 2007 ... Bishop Thomas Tobin, who leads the Catholic Church in Rhode Island, said Friday that recent comments from the Rhode Island Democrat, who is Catholic, were irresponsible ... "Congressman Kennedy continues to be a disappointment to the Catholic Church and to the citizens of the state of Rhode Island," Tobin said... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Yikes! Newt Gingrich making sense!?!? Oct 29, 2009
The same group of Republicans who want to overturn the NY selection of a candidate did the same in the Republican primary in Rhode Island. The result was Republican Chaffee losing the general election to liberal Democrat Whitehouse. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fairey shows potential for Warhol legacy Oct 26, 2009
He decided to pursue art at the Rhode Island School of Design. In the summer after his freshman year, Fairey was working for $4 an hour at a skateboard shop when a friend asked him how to make a stencil. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Election calm after the storm Oct 26, 2009
A native of Rhode Island, Vickers restored an old home in Branchville after moving from the Charleston area 10 years ago. Vickers, who is a high school graduate with some college, is a sales consultant and has a real estate license. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Delta employees in limbo as unions vie to change the rules Oct 22, 2009
But in our democracy, we don t subject California or New York to one set of voting rules because they have large populations, while setting other rules for Wyoming or Rhode Island. There is no reason for delaying Delta s elections and we see no reason for the NMB to discriminate against Delta employees. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
R.I. businessman exploring GOP bid for governor’s office Oct 18, 2009
It s the exact same bill of goods that Carcieri sold Rhode Island, Lynch said. I think that s a very hard sell in Rhode Island at this point. (Boston Globe)
Does voting matter? Oct 14, 2009
Not in Ohio or Massachusetts or New Jersey or Rhode Island or anyplace else she lived between the ages of 18 and 46. Reagan against Carter. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Rio's victory is a victory for Lula da Silva, too Oct 5, 2009
In the 1970s, he became a union leader, said Luiz Valente, chairman of the department of Portuguese and Brazilian studies at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. During the years of military rule from 1964 until 1985, the government cracked down on unions. (CNN -- World)
Sununu tells northeast GOP to focus on finances Oct 4, 2009
In Rhode Island, former Sen. Lincoln Chafee, a social moderate who lost his seat in 2006, has quit the GOP and is now exploring a run for governor as an independent. (Concord Monitor)
Kirk to Take Kennedy's Seat Today as Senate Democrats Press Obama's Agenda Sep 25, 2009
They gave $13,900 to Kennedys campaigns and another $6,000 to the campaigns of his son, Representative , a Rhode Island Democrat. Its not out of line with what we might expect, said , the centers executive director. (Bloomberg -- US)
Paul Kirk, Jr.: Kennedy's Possible Replacement Sep 24, 2009
Patrick J. Kennedy of Rhode Island, Ted Kennedy's ELDEST. ONLY. (Time.com)
Signs point to Kirk for interim senator Sep 24, 2009
The Globe reported yesterday that Kennedy s two sons, US Representative Patrick J. Kennedy of Rhode Island and Edward M. Kennedy Jr., have also told Patrick that Kirk is their first choice. Paul Kirk cares enormously about our state, and that s why he s been such a trusted friend to the Kennedy family and to me, Senator John F. Kerry said yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Despite criticism, ACORN pledges survival Sep 24, 2009
Rhode Island Gov. , a Republican, asked the state Board of Elections to review the legal status of ACORN's state political action committee. Most governors who ordered inquiries are Republicans. (USA Today)
Senate OK’s Kennedy successor bill Sep 23, 2009
Kennedy s two sons, US Representative Patrick J. Kennedy of Rhode Island and businessman Edward M. Kennedy Jr., have told Governor Patrick that their first choice for an interim senator is former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr., according to a Kennedy family associate. Kirk, an attorney who lives on Cape Cod, worked as a special assistant to Senator Kennedy from 1969 to 1977, is currently the chairman of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, and last month served as... (Boston Globe)
• Mr. Potato Head for governor? If not now, when? Sep 22, 2009
And while His Spudness is still a staple of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and has his own commemorative license plate in Rhode Island, you'll look long and hard to find him in Idaho. Hasbro has licensed hundreds of products using his image, but just one - Mr. Potato Head Indiana Jones Taters of the Lost Ark, Idaho Jones Spud - bears our state's name. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Agonaman Association In U.S.A Raises $10,000.00 To Agona District Hospital Sep 19, 2009
The underlisted names were elected as zonal coordinators: Abdul Azziz Umar Philadelphia, Philip Adu Acheampong Ohio/Illinois, Joseph Oti Akenten Massachusetts /Rhode Island, Samuel Owusu-Amofah Connecticut, Oheneba Adom Gyasi New York State and Mr. Samuel Adu Texas and Southern Sector. The association which was established ten years ago consist of five out of seven towns that constitute the Agona Traditional area in the Ashanti region: Agona Asante, Afamanaso, Bedomase,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Study: Urban streams contaminated by road salt Sep 17, 2009
The states included in the study were Alaska, Washington, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine. The study looked at data from 1,329 wells in 19 states and 100 surface water basins in 15 states. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The Top Political Dynasties Sep 15, 2009
Nelson Aldrich of Rhode Island ... Robert Kennedy had to move to New York and Patrick Kennedy to Rhode Island; apparently Massachusetts was too crowded to hold all of their family's ambitions. (Juneau Empire)
Big Spill's Bad Timing Puts Oil Drilling at Risk: Kevin Hassett Sep 15, 2009
The environmental blog assembled a series of satellite images that suggest the oil may be spread out over 5,800 square miles, or about the combined land area of Connecticut and Rhode Island, according to U.S. Census Bureau measurements. Palins Argument. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
In 2010 elections, Democrats may pay a big price for their blunders Sep 12, 2009
Only four states have higher unemployment: Michigan, Rhode Island, Oregon and South Carolina. California's unemployment picture is unique, however, because it has affected men disproportionately. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Budget woes, national reform color Bay State's health care future Sep 12, 2009
Families USA, a national advocate for consumers, said the number of individuals uninsured nationwide exceeds the collective population of 24 states: Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Opponents of national health reform plans argue that government involvement in health care will hinder... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Afghanistan Moves to Top of Clinton's Agenda Amid Claims of Election Fraud Sep 10, 2009
Democrats of Michigan, of Rhode Island and of Delaware are members of the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees. To contact the reporter on this story: in Washington at. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
For Obama, A Pivotal Moment in Afghanistan Sep 9, 2009
Reed, the Rhode Island paper reported, said he thinks that U.S. strategy is on the right track but that there is an urgent need for more Afghan forces. Even before receiving McChrystal's report, Obama offered a prelude to the public case he is likely to make. (CBS News -- Politics)
Read the story Sep 8, 2009
The city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island is facing its biggest financial crisis in decades. As Sharyl Attkisson reports, a new skate park being built is stirring controversy with residents. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Give power to the people Sep 8, 2009
This year Connecticut's Republican governor signed the Democratic legislature's bill requiring special elections for Senate vacancies, while the Rhode Island legislature passed similar legislation by overwhelming margins. States have the flexibility to keep special election periods to just three or four months, ideally with instant runoff voting to accommodate increased voter choice and elimination of separate primary elections. (Albany Times Union)
What about secure parking? Sep 5, 2009
I read that the Supreme Court ruled that municipalities cannot exert any acts of ownership and control over property that is not owned by them (see Palazzolo v. Rhode Island; code enforcement cannot restrict development of the man s private swampland unless they lawfully acquire the land first. . (Longview Daily News, WA)
RI governor: State to lay off 1,000 workers Sep 4, 2009
Are you looking for work in Rhode Island. Find jobs near you. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Kasperowicz to run for Congress Sep 4, 2009
Upon completion of active duty, he entered the University of Rhode Island where he received a degree in accounting. For 10 years he was an auditor at both Price Waterhouse and Gladstone & Chain, and also served as controller and treasurer of Walpole Woodworkers and Mutual Enterprises. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Selectmen tackle Charlotte Road, lack of building buyers Sep 2, 2009
Heard Maylor explain that the town s new fire truck is on its way to Rhode Island for installation of some equipment and should arrive here in about 30 days. A market for the old truck is being explored, he said, praising Fire Chief Mike Champion for saving the town more than $100,000 by finding the new truck for sale in South Carolina and shepherding the purchase through the process. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
The aftermath of the Kennedy funeral Aug 31, 2009
The neocon Republicans ran a neocon against the moderate Rhode Island Republican senator Chafee ... The neocon adventure in Rhode Island cost the conservative movement 34 federal judges. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Kennedys politics moved the nation to the left Aug 30, 2009
Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Barbara Boxer of California and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a self-described socialist, can usually be counted on to uphold the standards of the left ... Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Barbara Boxer of California and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a self-described socialist, can usually be counted on to uphold the standards of the left. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
AP: Sen. Edward Kennedy, 77, Dies After Cancer Battle Aug 30, 2009
His survivors include a daughter, Kara Kennedy Allen; two sons, Edward Jr. and Patrick, a congressman from Rhode Island; and two stepchildren, Caroline and Curran Raclin. Edward Jr. lost a leg to bone cancer in 1973 at age 12. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Kennedy's death leaves a void in a liberal universe Aug 30, 2009
Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Barbara Boxer of California and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a self-described socialist, can usually be counted on to uphold the standards of the left. But most on the left have abandoned the word "liberal" for the term "progressive," an effort to escape the perverted and seamy notions that right-wing talk show hosts have attached to the "L" word. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
* World News Quick Take Aug 29, 2009
Middendorf, who lives in Rhode Island, told Dutch NOS news that he had gotten it from the US State Department, but couldnt recall the exact details. SOUTH AFRICA Bishop raped daughters. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Kennedy mantle Aug 28, 2009
Edward Kennedy's son, 42, is the only remaining Kennedy to hold elected office, having served as a member of the House of Representatives for Rhode Island since 1988. Although he does not have the political gravitas of his father, Patrick Kennedy has become a renowned campaigner for the mentally ill. (BBC News)
Kennedy dead at 77 Aug 27, 2009
In 1986, he watched with pride as his nephew Joseph won the seat vacated by O Neill and in 1994 as his son, Patrick, won a congressional seat from Rhode Island. Not all family matters, however, were a source of pride. (Boston Globe)
Ted Kennedy dies Aug 27, 2009
Patrick J. Kennedy of Rhode Island; a daughter, Kara Kennedy Allen, of Bethesda, Md. two stepchildren, Curran Raclin and Caroline Raclin, and four grandchildren. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Iconic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, 77, Dies Aug 26, 2009
Besides his wife and his son Edward Jr., Kennedy is survived by his daughter, Kara Kennedy Allen, and another son, Patrick, who followed his father into politics, serving in the House representing Rhode Island. Kennedy also is survived by grandchildren and sister Jean Kennedy Smith. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Kennedy death puts family dynasty in doubt Aug 26, 2009
Other Kennedy torch-bearers include Ted Kennedy's son, 42-year-old Representative Patrick Kennedy, a Democratic congressman from neighboring Rhode Island. He would need to move to Massachusetts if he were to run for his father's seat. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Will Another Kennedy Replace Teddy in the Senate? Aug 25, 2009
As one Kennedy confidant told the Globe last week, "Her focus is her husband and her family. To her, there is only one Senator Kennedy." Ted's younger son Patrick is, of course, a Democratic House Member from Rhode Island and neither of his other children, Ted, Jr. or Kara, have shown an interest in seeking office. Joseph Kennedy, Ted's nephew and a former House Member from the Bay State, could run but betting is strong against it among Democratic pols. (Human Events Online)
Stimulus funds help childrens health care Aug 25, 2009
To Brian wrote on Aug 24, 2009 3:22 PM:" The "reason" that people in Rhode Island have to pay for programs that may benefit illegal immigrant children who are located in AZ (or CA, TX, or RI, etc) is because you are a member state of the United States of America, and any federally funded program costs are shared by the good folks of ALL states. Doesn't matter if you or we in AZ agree with it or not. That's the way it is. Perhaps you believed RI was a soverign country! " ... brian wrote on Aug... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Hemmings' refusal to run again could erode GOP's Senate ranks Aug 21, 2009
" Only Rhode Island has a more lopsided state Legislature than Hawaii, with Republicans making up less than 9 percent of state lawmakers. Nationwide, Democrats control about 57 percent of state house seats and 53 percent of state senate seats. Democratic Party Chairman Brian Schatz said that while his party will compete for all local seats, its priority will be winning Hawaii's congressional and gubernatorial offices. "Hemmings was an articulate spokesperson for conservative values and a local... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
ACLU Condemns Jailing of "Survivor" Hatch Aug 21, 2009
"It's appalling to think that he has been sent to jail merely for speaking to the media about his own court case," said Steven Brown of the ACLU's Rhode Island chapter. Brown said the First Amendment guarantees Hatch's right to speak. (CBS News)
More of this story Aug 21, 2009
This is not a big government takeover of insurance, the Rhode Island Democrat told the meeting s first questioner, to loud cheers and jeers ... As health care workers and advocates, it is very important that our voices be heard about the high cost of health care, the growing number of uninsured and underinsured Rhode Islanders and the waste and greed that diverts precious health care dollars from patients to profits, union president Linda McDonald said in a statement ... In Rhode Island, state... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Hemmings will not run for re-election next year Aug 20, 2009
Only Rhode Island has a more lopsided state Legislature than Hawaii, with Republicans making up less than 9 percent of state lawmakers ... Only Rhode Island has a more lopsided state Legislature than Hawaii, with Republicans making up less than 9 percent of state lawmakers. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Will the legacy go forward? Aug 15, 2009
Patrick Kennedy, son of the Massachusetts senator, is a congressman from Rhode Island; further political advancement seems unlikely. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, was elected lieutenant governor of Maryland, but fell short in a run for governor. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Coakley: Court should resist inquiry into dog racing ban campaign Aug 10, 2009
It is time to move on in Massachusetts, she said, noting that dog racing had recently ended in New Hampshire and would end Saturday in Rhode Island. It makes little sense for Massachusetts to be the last stand for greyhound racing. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Senate roll call on 'cash for clunkers' Aug 7, 2009
Senate Roll Call: 'cash for clunkers' program - National Politics - fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Company fined $650,000 for idling buses Aug 5, 2009
In an e-mail sent yesterday, the former Republican senator said Rhode Island faces economic problems, including state budget shortfalls ... New party reaches its signature goal A new political party in Rhode Island has submitted what it says are more than enough valid signatures to run its candidates in next year s election ... The Moderate Party of Rhode Island said yesterday that it had gathered just under 34,000 signatures and submitted them to the state Board of Elections for certification. (Boston Globe)
Democrats Pick Coppola Jul 25, 2009
"The reason we couldn't do it was because we needed money to upgrade the rails," said Mr. Coppola, who attended the caucus with his wife, Adrienne, a retired teacher, and their daughter, Ann, a recent graduate of Salve Regina College in Rhode Island, who will be teaching this fall with the Mercy Volunteer Corps at a Native American reservation in Arizona. "I think there is an opportunity coming up to do that," he said regarding improvements for the option of passenger rail service. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
The Downsides of Branding Jul 25, 2009
Enormous sums are sunk into branding campaigns for countries ("Cool Britannia"), states, and cities (Providence, Rhode Island, paid Midwestern marketers to come up with its "brand" as a creativity center). (And just so that no one accuses me of being unfair to chief marketing officers, advertising agencies, or public information officials, let me say that sloganeering is an art, and inventing product jingles is one of my favorite games for long car rides with kids. (BusinessWeek)
Senate rejects concealed guns measure Jul 23, 2009
said it would override the laws of 11 states California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Rhode Island and the District of Columbia which do not allow carry permit reciprocity with other states. Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hill tries to offer honesty to Iraq Jul 22, 2009
He calls Rhode Island home and is an avid Boston Red Sox fan. By Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY NASIRIYAH, Iraq The United States' new ambassador to Iraq, , had barely sat down for a meeting with local politicians here. (USA Today)
Episcopal bishops ponder next step on gay vows Jul 21, 2009
Lane also said bishops of New England, where same-sex marriage has been approved in every state but Rhode Island, are hoping to reach a common plan, because we don t want people running back and forth between the New England states. The folks who would like to be married are members of our congregations and will have a legal right to marriage should the law be upheld, Lane said. (Boston Globe)
Minus GOP, Lincoln Chafee reenters R.I. political arena Jul 19, 2009
BARRY CHIN/GLOBE STAFFLincoln Chafee, shown in his Pawtucket, R.I., campaign office, has launched an independent campaign for governor of Rhode Island ... But here in heavily Democratic Rhode Island, the brand has been refreshed to meet the changing market: Chafee now 100 percent GOP-free ... After a career in the Republican Party, Chafee is trying to become the first political independent in modern times to win Rhode Island s governorship. (Boston Globe)
RI bucks trend, fights to keep greyhound racing Jul 13, 2009
LINCOLN, R.I. (AP) -- Greyhound tracks are folding across the country, but in cash-strapped Rhode Island - where the unemployment rate is among the nation's worst - lawmakers are betting on the dogs to save jobs. Rhode Island legislators are fighting to expand greyhound racing, an increasingly outdated and unprofitable sport that has been squeezed out by newer forms of gambling ... Instead, lawmakers voted to expand the required number of annual racing days, though the track usually operates... (Concord Monitor)
Rhode Island battles to keep greyhound racing Jul 13, 2009
Rhode Island Lawmakers are betting on greyhound tracks to save jobs ... LINCOLN, R.I. (AP) -- Greyhound tracks are folding across the country, but in cash-strapped Rhode Island -- where the unemployment rate is among the nation's worst -- lawmakers are betting on the dogs to save jobs ... Rhode Island legislators are fighting to expand greyhound racing, an increasingly outdated and unprofitable sport that has been squeezed out by newer forms of gambling. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
