The Rhode Island League of Women Voters is now barred from helping new citizens register to vote immediately after they become U.S. citizens. For almost two years, the League has been registering new citizens to vote in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services building in Johnston. Last week, however, they were informed that they would […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for March 14, 2025
What better way to celebrate Sleep Awareness Week than with a nap? You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: “Don’t tax you, don’t tax me, […]
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Johnston sued over its plan to stop affordable housing complex
Hours after the town of Johnston said Monday that it planned to take a 30-acre plot by eminent domain to build a new municipal complex, the plan was challenged in federal court. The libertarian-leaning nonprofit the Pacific Legal Foundation says it’s suing the town on behalf of the landowners, who want to build an affordable […]
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Tornadoes touch down in Rhode Island
Storms caused two tornadoes in Rhode Island and localized flooding Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
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A Birthday Promise to My Mother
Essayist Richard Lawrence writes about a promise he made not to forget family history.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For November 15
Question of the Week: How does ill will in the body politic affect important policy issues? Read on for more on that, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) We’re […]
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Solar Farm Opens In Johnston, RI
A solar array in Johnston, RI, has been completed and will begin providing power to Johnston and Providence. The site of the project is a 32-acre private landfill that was capped over 25 years ago. Now, it’s topped by over 9,400 solar panels that will produce an estimated 3.9 megawatts of electricity. A separate 29 […]
