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Transit and environmental justice advocates in Rhode Island have filed a formal Civil Rights Act complaint against the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for its plans to dismantle the state’s biggest transit hub, Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence. In a complaint filed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, John Flaherty, Deputy Director of Grow Smart Rhode Island, and Dwayne Keys, President of the South Providence Neighborhood Association, allege that the “deeply flawed and harmful plan by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to dismantle and virtually eliminate the central bus hub in downtown Providence” would violate the Civil Rights Act because people of color make up the majority of transit riders in Rhode Island, and Kennedy Plaza, with over 15,000 boardings on a typical weekday, is Rhode Island’s busiest transit hub. ....
US Senate committee backs Raimondo for commerce secretary The committee voted 21-3 to advance the Rhode Island governorâs nomination to the full Senate By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated February 3, 2021, 10:01 a.m. Email to a Friend PROVIDENCE â Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo is one step away from Washington, D.C. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted 21-3 Wednesday to advance to the full Senate Raimondoâs nomination to be President Bidenâs secretary of commerce. The hearing lasted just 15 minutes, and the overwhelming support is a sign that she is likely to be confirmed. âI think itâs very important that we have someone at the department of commerce who is from the private sector, and weâre blessed with Governor Raimondoâs being both in the public sector and the private sector,â Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington said prior to the vote. ....
Five key questions about New England politics in 2021 By James Pindell Globe Staff,Updated February 2, 2021, 12:29 p.m. Email to a Friend The year began with Washington dominating political news from the insurrection to impeachment to the inauguration. And while Washington will continue to dominate the national political conversation, as it often does with a new administration, there are some very big questions about politics back home in New England. And some of the answers could be historic. Here is a look at five key questions about New England politics in 2021. Who will be Bostonâs next mayor? With Mayor Marty Walshâs departure from City Hall imminent, he leaves behind a very rare open seat in the stateâs largest city. Here is the remarkable stat: Boston has never had a woman or a person of color as mayor, yet the only three announced candidates are women of color, and should Kim Janey, the soon-to-be acting mayor, decide to run, she ....
Jan 29, 2021 (Providence, RI) Specific occupations, including teachers, were left out of Thursday s health department announcement about the next phase of COVID vaccine distribution. The National Education Association of Rhode Island said the announcement, quote, left us frustrated and has left us with more questions than answers . Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee, who is set to take over the governor s office soon, had advocated for teachers to be given higher priority for the shot. But McKee said Thursday he was completely behind the Phase 2 plan and noted more than half of the teachers in the state will be eligible. Photo: Getty Images ....
Raimondo met with friendly audience in Commerce secretary nomination hearing The Rhode Island governor gave diplomatic answers to tough questions and repeatedly pledged to work closely with senators By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated January 26, 2021, 2:45 p.m. Email to a Friend Commerce secretary-nominee Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo testifies remotely during her nomination hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool via AP)JONATHAN ERNST/Associated Press PROVIDENCE â âI do not believe you will be serving as the governor of Rhode Island for very much longer.â That was the message US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chairman Roger Wicker, a Mississippi Republican, delivered to Governor Gina Raimondo Tuesday at the conclusion of a hearing on Raimondoâs nomination to join President Joe Bidenâs cabinet as ....