Governor Raimondo and DCYF have proposed a “voluntary” cut of 12% in current residential treatment reimbursement rates for traumatized youth and a $4.4 million reduction in residential treatment funding for […]
Opinion
Op-Ed: Representative Deborah Ruggiero – Play ball! But where?
I love it when my constituents provide input on issues. The PawSox stadium has brought many emails and calls from both sides of the bench. Many have argued about the […]
Op-Ed: We could soon become the daffiest state in the nation
Newport, there’s hope! Under frozen mounds of snow throughout Newport are 866,500 daffodil bulbs. But don’t feel sorry for them – they’re designed by nature to withstand these cold winter […]
Op-Ed: Revving up broadband in Middletown
Broadband is the 21st century highway of our information economy. Broadband is wide-bandwidth data transmission and refers to high-speed Internet access. Today, we see broadband as a utility — much […]
Letter From The Editor: City Council process to fill vacant seat hasn’t been open enough
While following the process to fill the vacant Newport City Council seat, there have been several steps during the last month that have done more than make me raise my […]
Just My Opinion: Three Celebrations, One Underlying Message
The flame from Chanukah’s first candle flickers, the star atop a Christmas tree sheds its light elegantly, and the candles of Kwanzaa’s kinara speak of hardship and of hope. Light. […]
Letter To The Editor: Keep Court House Street closed
This Letter To The Editor was submitted by Jon Dember, the views and opinions expressed within are not necessarily those of What’sUpNewp, its contributers or its advertisers. To submit a […]
Op-Ed: Ballpark proposal is good for city and state
The following Op-Ed was written and submitted by Elizabeth A. Crowley, a Democratic State Senator representing District 16 (which includes Central Falls and a portion of Pawtucket) and Donna M. Nesselbush, […]
Proposed 12.5% Cuts from DCYF reimbursement rates would cripple delivery of quality care to youth
Middletown, Rhode Island – According to Marty Sinnott, President & CEO of social service agency Child & Family, the proposed 12.5% reduction in the RI Department of Children Youth and Families […]
Net Neutrality repeal could damage local news startups
Information must flow freely for democracy to flourish Editor’s Note- The following was written by Matt DeRienzo, Executive Director of Local Independent Online News Publishers (LION Publishers). What’sUpNewp is a […]
Op-Ed: Representative Ruggiero – Civic minded citizens matter
How many branches are in our federal government? It’s not a trick question, but a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that one in three people cannot […]
Just My Opinion: If not now…when?
Republicans, who have received millions of dollars in contributions from the National Rifle Association (NRA) and other gun rights’ groups, have said this isn’t a time for “politics,” but a […]
Op-Ed: Boy Scouts thriving in Rhode Island
For nearly 110 years, the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America (NCBSA) has provided experiences that build character while creating young leaders and good citizens for as many boys as […]
Op-Ed: City Council should not accept Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
The Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant has provided the Newport Police Department with around $36,000/year over the past 12 years ($432,347 worth of grant funding since 2005). This money has […]
Op-Ed: Representative Lauren Carson – Lessons from Harvey, R.I. must plan with flooding in mind
In recent days we’ve seen harrowing images of Texans carrying their children, belongings and pets against strong currents in chest-deep waters, and heard the heartbreaking stories of loss as one […]
Letter To The Editor: Dawn Euer – Thank you Jamestown and Newport
To The Editor: I want to thank the residents of Jamestown and Newport for their participation in the Special Election on August 22. I am truly honored and humbled to […]
Letter To The Editor: Dawn Euer – It would be the highest honor to serve you in the General Assembly
To the Editor: During the course of this election I have had the opportunity and privilege to talk with thousands of concerned citizens who genuinely want government to work for […]
Letter To The Editor: Mike Smith can be a vital change agent for the State House
To The Editor, I am writing this letting in strong support of Mike Smith for State Senate in the District 13 special election next week. His core issues are not […]
Letter To The Editor: There are many reasons to support Dawn Euer in the Special Election for State Senate
To the Editor: There are many reasons to support Dawn Euer in the Special Election for State Senate. Here are just a few: Dawn helped lead the movement for marriage […]
Letter To The Editor: Bluefin Blues
Amid all the noise and madness going on in the world right now, perhaps you missed a small but significant bit of news from three days ago. A small news […]
Guest View: Representative Elaine Morgan – Endorsement for Senate Candidate Mike Smith
Letter to the Editor, I want to express my uttermost support and endorsement for Senate candidate Michael Smith. Working in the field beside him for the last few months I […]
Letter To The Editor: Dawn Euer is The Best Person to Represent District 13
I had the pleasure of working with Dawn Euer when we both served the city of Newport volunteering on the Energy and Environment Commission. I saw first-hand how Dawn approached […]
Tyler’s Two Cents: An Ocean Friendly School
Yesterday was the one month mark of the 2017 summer season. After an incredibly gloomy June, July has seen spectacular weather and consistent forecasts. Ironically enough, this article is being […]
Letter To The Editor: John Florez’s Resume Speaks For Itself
We’re two Newport “social justice crusaders ” who have studied the District 13 candidates for RI Senate. Our decision is made; we’re voting for John Florez. In our book, he’s […]
Letter To The Editor: David Hanos – A Senator We Can Trust
It was May 10. I just finished my freshman year at Boston College, and my summer of leisure was slated to begin—or so I thought. I was in the car […]