The House Commission on Economic Risk Due to Flooding and Sea Rise will meet Thursday with an economist reviewing the costs and benefits of disaster and climate change preparation. The meeting is scheduled Thursday, Feb. 25, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 101 on the first floor of the State House. The meeting will feature […]
City & Government
A look at What’s Up in city and government in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
Councilor Florez Proposes City Wide Camera Surveillance Program
Councilor John Florez will introduce a resolution at Newport City Council’s meeting on February 24th that would put surveillance cameras across major streets in Newport. The resolution asks for City Administration to explore funding options for implementing a city wide comprehensive camera surveillance program. Newport City Council will also discuss a resolution that would arm […]
Anthony Spiratos Suspends Campaign for State Senate, District 13 (Jamestown/Newport)
Anthony Spiratos took to his Facebook Page on Monday to announced that he would be suspending his run for State Senate, District 13 (Jamestown & Newport) in order to give enough time to someone who can devote the time that will be necessary to win. Spiratos announced in July of 2015 that he would be running against […]
Public Workshop on Newport’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan Scheduled For February 23
Efforts are being made to update the City Of Newport’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan. A City Plan provides the foundation for a wide variety of actions, all designed to help citizens accomplish a shared vision for their community. Updating a Plan allows the City to investigate, identify and implement actions that are necessary to address changes […]
City Of Newport Launches “Report It! Newport” Smartphone App
The City Of Newport has announced the launch of Report It! Newport, a digital tool that leverages advancing mobile and desktop technologies to provide citizens with a simple means to report non-emergency issues such as potholes or graffiti. Partnering with City of Newport and the Public Services Department is SeeClickFix, a digital communications platform which allows […]
Op-Ed by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (Jamestown/Middletown): RhodeWorks is Right Route to a Stronger Economy
Op-Ed by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), Deputy Majority Leader Rhode Island has the least-safe bridges and roads in America—visible to anyone traveling the state. A thriving Rhode Island economy is predicated on investing in infrastructure. That’s how we grow the economy, by creating more taxpayers and not more taxes. [contextly_auto_sidebar] Over the […]
Rogers High School Only RI School Selected for 2015 Gaston Caperton Honor Roll
Rogers High School is one of 130 school districts in the United States being recognized for creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented students. [contextly_auto_sidebar] The districts featured on the honor roll have expanded access to higher education by providing students with rigorous academic offerings and innovative college-preparation programs. They demonstrated significant and consistent growth in the […]
Two of Three Aquidneck Island State Senators Vote In Favor of Truck Tolls on Thursday Night
After two hours of debate, the Rhode Island House of Senate voted 25 – 12 in favor of RhodeWorks (Truck Tolls) on Thursday night at the Rhode Island State House. After seven hours of debate, the Rhode Island House of Representatives voted 52 – 21 in favor of RhodeWorks (Truck Tolls) on Wednesday night at the Rhode […]
Warming Centers Around Newport Open Ahead of Forecasted Extreme Cold Temperatures
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement in response to expected bitter cold conditions this weekend. It is anticipated that temperatures will drop down into the single digits overnight Saturday and could even fall below zero. Additionally, with the projected blustery weather wind chill values as low as negative twenty-five degrees are […]
Five of Seven Aquidneck Island State Representatives Voted In Favor of Truck Tolls on Wednesday Night
After seven hours of debate, the Rhode Island House of Representatives voted 52 – 21 in favor of RhodeWorks (Truck Tolls) on Wednesday night at the Rhode Island State House. Here’s how Aquidneck Island’s seven representatives voted tonight, Voted For – Representative Raymond Gallison (District 69, Portsmouth and Bristol)Voted For – Representative John Edwards (District 70, […]
Majority Of Aquidneck Island’s Legislators Expected To Vote In Favor of Truck Tolls This Week
After approval by the House and Senate Finance committees today, the RhodeWorks legislation to rebuild Rhode Island’s roads and bridges is headed for votes on the floors of the House and Senate. Here’s how Aquidneck Island’s legislation voted in the two finance committee meetings for RhodeWorks (truck tolls) today and how remaining reps are expected […]
What To Watch For: Newport City Council’s February 10th Meeting
The Newport City Council will host their regularly scheduled meeting on February 10th at 6:30 p.m.at the Pell Elementary School Cafetorium, 35 Dexter Street. Heading to the public meeting? Here’s a quick round-up of some of the more interesting items that will be reviewed, discussed and introduced – the full agenda for the meeting is here. Can’t make it […]
Newport City Council Will Recognize Sid Abruzzi on His Induction into the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame
At their regularly scheduled meeting on February 10th at Pell Elementary School, the Newport City Council will recognize Sib Abruzzi for his recent induction into the East Coast Surfing Hall Of Fame. The resolution has been introduced by Councilor John Florez and states the following; Abruzzi was inducted into the East Coast Surfing Hall Of Fame […]
Op-Ed: Sales Tax Holiday Would Be A ‘Victory Day’ for Rhode Island Taxpayers and Small Businesses
The following Op-Ed was written by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), Deputy Majority Leader. Small business is the lifeblood of Rhode Island economy. We have over 95,000 small businesses, and they employ our friends and families. Their success directly impacts the livelihoods of those families as well as our state’s economy in payroll taxes […]
UPDATE: Parking For Residents of Newport During Winter Months Will Not Change
This story was originally posted on January 20th, it was updated on January 28th Councilor John Florez has submitted a resolution to be reviewed by City Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting on January 27th that would suspend the current parking ordinance during the month of January and February. With passage of the resolution, […]
Representative Carson Will Host Constituent Night at Newport Public Library
Representative Lauren H. Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport) will host a constituent night Monday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the program room at the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St. The event is open to all of her constituents in House District 75, and the discussion will be about the start of the 2016 legislative […]
Promoting Green Sector Job Growth Was Topic of Paiva Weed’s Roundtable Discussion on Tuesday
Promoting green sector job growth topic of Senate action plan, roundtable discussion President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed today hosted a roundtable discussion of a legislative action plan and corresponding legislation intended to promote job growth in green industries in Rhode Island. Entitled “Grow Green Jobs RI,” the action plan focuses on a wide spectrum […]
What To Watch For: Newport City Council’s January 27th Meeting
The Newport City Council will host their regularly scheduled meeting on January 27th at 6:30 p.m.at the Pell Elementary School Cafetorium, 35 Dexter Street. Heading to the public meeting? Here’s a quick round-up of some of the more interesting items that will be reviewed, discussed and introduced – the full agenda for the meeting is here. Can’t make […]
Paiva Weed Will Host ‘Grow Green Jobs RI’ Discussion on Tuesday
President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D-13, Newport & Jamestown) will host a roundtable discussion of the Senate’s new Legislative Action Plan entitled “Grow Green Jobs RI” and related legislation on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the State House in the Senate Lounge. Among those expected to participate […]
What Bills Aquidneck Island’s Legislators Introduced & Sponsored Last Week (Jan. 18 – 22)
The Rhode Island General Assembly has just completed the first three weeks of the 2016 session. Aquidneck Island’s seven State Representatives and have been quite busy introducing dozens of bills that range form topics such as charter schools, cell phone use, animals and more. ICYMI: Aquidneck Island’s Legislators Sponsor Dozens of Bills in First Two Weeks of […]
City of Newport Will Implement Parking Ban on Saturday Night
The Newport Police Department has announced there will be a “Parking Ban” in effect at 10:00 PM on Saturday, January 23, 2016, until Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 8am due to the forecasted snow storm. Motor vehicles parked on such a street one-half hour after the public ban has been announced may be towed. Residents […]
PODCAST: Chat About Issues Of The Day and Interview with John Florez, Newport City Councilor
Topics on The Open Forum on 1540 AM WADK Newport today from 12:30pm – 2pm ranged from the three structure fires on Aquidneck Island last night, what to do this weekend, snow storm forecast and the latest headlines from St. George’s School. I was also joined by Tony Gugliota from WJAR Channel 10 and had […]
Rhode Island General Assembly Will Honor Dorian Murray by Proclaiming Today as #DSTRONG DAY
The Rhode Island General Assembly will honor 8-year-old Dorian Murray of Westerly today with a resolution proclaiming Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, as “#DSTRONG Day.” Senate Minority Leader Dennis L. Algiere (R-Dist. 38, Charlestown, South Kingstown, Westerly) and House Corporations Committee Chairman Brian Patrick Kennedy (D-Dist. 38, Hopkinton, Westerly) will introduce the resolutions in their respective […]
State House Commission Studying Economic Impact of Sea Rise Will Focus on Newport on Thursday
Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor The House Commission on Economic Risk Due to Flooding and Sea Rise will meet Thursday to study the potential financial effects rising sea levels could have on Newport. Newport is one of three coastal areas in the state the commission is using as case studies to shed light on the […]
Newport County Chamber Of Commerces Looks to Expand Israeli Business Trade and Development In Our Area
Newport County Chamber to Launch Business Trade & Development Focus on Israel Middletown, RI – As a direct outcome of a 2015 visit and series of meetings by the Israel Economic Minister to North America with local business and elected officials, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce has initiated a series of activities to expand Israeli […]