To the Editor:
An open letter to “Governor” McKee and the General Assembly regarding Article 2 of H5076, i.e., the proposed FY 26 Budget.
“Governor” McKee, perhaps …
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5/21/25
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To the Editor:
I own and operate a Shop N Go in Warwick, and I’m worried the proposed bottle bill could hurt Rhode Islanders – and threaten the future of my business.
The bill …
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5/21/25
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To the Editor:
Our nation began with a battle over gun control. On April 19, 1775, soldiers of King George III marched on Lexington and Concord to seize the weapons of Massachusetts colonists. …
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5/21/25
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With the recent announcement of Anchor Medical’s closure, Rhode Island is witnessing the inevitable outcome of years of unheeded warnings about our collapsing health care infrastructure.
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5/14/25
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To the Editor,
I am writing to express my strong support for the Rhode Island Green Amendment, House Bill 5732, Senate Bill 327.
Rhode Island has long been a leader in environmental …
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To the Editor:
Our present administration has just completed its first 100 days. It has produced both needed accomplishments and deep concerns.
There is much to review, but I will keep it …
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5/7/25
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To the Editor:
As reported by Tim Forsberg and John Howell, House Education Chairman Robert M. McNamara is eager to spend lots of taxpayer money on what he euphemistically refers to as …
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5/7/25
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To the Editor:
As a program manager of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), I urge the Rhode Island General Assembly to pass House Bill 5638 / Senate Bill 947 (Motor and Other …
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5/7/25
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A letter to the editor,
“Legislators, let’s ban assault weapons,” published April 10, is full of misinformation. Why does that matter?
Everyone wants the state …
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To the Editor:
I must comment on your paper publishing an editorial drawing of both Pope Francis and Senator Ruggerio in the same frame. How could you pair such a holy man as Francis with the …
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4/30/25
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As a board member at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, I’ve seen firsthand how corporate mentorship programs change lives. When businesses empower their employees to mentor, …
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4/30/25
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To the Editor:
Distracted driving is a shared concern that requires a shared commitment to change. With April designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it’s a timely opportunity to …
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4/22/25
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To the Editor:
Democratic state Senator Hanna Gallo has a progressive notion of parenthood that would make Karl Marx proud. As reported by Tim Forsberg, Gallo, like Marx, thinks the government …
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To the Editor,
As the anniversary of a massive brushfire approaches, it's time we learned our lesson.
On April 14, 2023, a human-set brushfire in Exeter burned more than 200 acres of …
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4/16/25
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Thanks to the city Planning Commission for its work in reviewing the zoning request and not supporting the Caraway Drive zone change in Alpine Estates. Commission president Steve Frias pointed out …
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4/16/25
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To the Editor,
I am expressing my support for Cranston Public Schools and the US Department of Education. I am concerned that some people may not be aware of the funding Rhode Island receives …
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An Open Letter to Mayor Hopkins and Council President Marino:
This week is the most sacred in the Christian calendar, traditionally a time for prayer and reflection. Instead, the residents of …
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Thanks to the city Planning Commission for its work in reviewing the zoning request and not supporting the Caraway Drive zone change in Alpine Estates. Commission president Steve Frias pointed out …
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4/9/25
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To the Editor:
I can relate to Linda Petersen's "Life Matters" column "Crimes in the North Woods" in the Lifestyles section of the March 27 Warwick Beacon. My brothers and I are big fans of …
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4/9/25
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To the Editor,
As a teen, Donald Trump was sent to military boarding school by his father in an attempt to “toughen him up,” a parental decision that would turn out to have its …
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4/9/25
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