Representative Lauren Carson (D – Dist. 75, Newport) joined me on What’sUpNewp Radio Edition on AM 1540 WADK Newport at the start of the show to chat about her proposed “talking bus bill” that was expected to be heard at the State House last night. I carried on to read what Newport City Councilor Kate Leonard would be presenting to the committee, and share a few other thoughts.

I also provided an update on the proposed sale of the Armory, including the latest from the City Manager’s office.

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...