Tags : politics

Política

Mayor Taveras Delivers 2014 State of the City Address

PROVIDENCE, RI – Delivering his 2014 State of the City address this evening at Providence City Hall, Mayor Angel Taveras spoke of a city that has weathered hard times and is improving with hard work and new investments in city services, public education, public safety and quality of life. «We’ve been through the hard times […]readmore

Política

Cicilline Delivers Almost 4,000 Valentines to Rhode Island Veterans

PAWTUCKET, RI – In an effort to support our nation’s veterans and thank them for their service, U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) monday delivered almost 4,000 Valentine’s Day cards prepared by Rhode Island school children to veterans at the VA Medical Center in Providence and the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. “We owe […]readmore

Política

Lorne Adrian for Providence Mayor

Lorne Adrian spoke about the support of Latinos and understanding the needs of Latinos as well as the state tuition, his opposition, licenses for undocumented immigrants and his own family security. Adrian also spoke of the importance of public service which he learned from his parents who worked very hard to support their family of […]readmore

Política

Seth Magazine first interview on LPR

Seth Magaziner is running for Rhode Island Treasurer, this is his first time running for political office. Dr. Pablo Rodriguez asked about his qualifications to run for treasurer and what is his position in the controversial pension reform. During the interview, Magaziner gives Gina Raimondo credit for dealing with this issue of the pension while […]readmore

Política

BRETT SMILEY ‘S INTERVIEW on LPR was about the “Gun

During his interview Smiley was asked how the campaign is going and what are the people asking. His responds was “The people want to see more action and progress”. He explained that there are three things the people are concern about, economics, public safety and quality public education. Interview on LPRreadmore

Política

Raimondo and Fung «engage in destructive political games,» says Ken

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Block says Democrat Gina Raimondo and Republican Allan Fung are «engaging in destructive political games instead of working to solve the state’s problems.» «There is one main reason why Rhode Island has wound up as one of the worst states for jobs in the country: career politicians who pander for votes […]readmore

Política

Smithfield Town Councilwoman becomes the sixth Latino elected official to

SMITHFIELD – This morning, Smithfield Town Councilwoman Suzy Alba endorsed Gina Raimondo for governor in the Democratic primary. Explaining that Rhode Island needs a strong, progressive leader who understands what is needed to move our state forward, Councilwoman Alba is backing Gina because of her proven track record of getting things done. «Our state desperately […]readmore

Política

Gorbea Outraises Opponent for a Second Quarter in a Row

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Nellie Gorbea for Secretary of State Campaign announced its results for the last fundraising quarter of 2013. In the September to December 2013 period, Gorbea raised more than $54,000, bringing her total raised in 2013 to $172,000. This success results from contributions by more than 675 individuals to the Latina leader’s […]readmore