Phil West, retired Methodist minister and former executive director for Common Cause Rhode Island joins us in the studio.
For 18 years, Phil was what seemed a singular candle in the dark when it came to reforming Rhode Island's political process. He helped formulate and enact laws on ethics, lobbyist disclosure, open government, campaign finance reform, and voting rights. West was also the driving force behind the establishment of separation of powers in the RI Constitution after three centuries of legislative supremacy.
Phil is now a faculty member at the University of Rhode Island's Masters of Public Administration program, and recently published a new book, "SECRETS & SCANDALS: Reforming Rhode Island, 1986-2006" which you can purchase by clicking the picture below.
For 18 years, Phil was what seemed a singular candle in the dark when it came to reforming Rhode Island's political process. He helped formulate and enact laws on ethics, lobbyist disclosure, open government, campaign finance reform, and voting rights. West was also the driving force behind the establishment of separation of powers in the RI Constitution after three centuries of legislative supremacy.
Phil is now a faculty member at the University of Rhode Island's Masters of Public Administration program, and recently published a new book, "SECRETS & SCANDALS: Reforming Rhode Island, 1986-2006" which you can purchase by clicking the picture below.
Michael Riley joins us in our first segment to discuss the City of Providence's recent default.
Then, in our second segment, we'll get House Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Morgan's take on the legislative grant process, and what happens to grant requests by Representatives who do not curry favor with House Speaker Nick "Pauly Walnuts" Mattiello.
Then, in our second segment, we'll get House Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Morgan's take on the legislative grant process, and what happens to grant requests by Representatives who do not curry favor with House Speaker Nick "Pauly Walnuts" Mattiello.
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien
This week, Bella Robinson of COYOTE RI calls in to discuss sex workers in Rhode Island, and the inherent dangers they face.
Also, David Brussat, architecture critic and raconteur joins us once again to discuss the finer points of modern architecture.
In our final segment, we are proud to announce that we will be joined by His Honor, Mayor Donald Grebien of the City of Pawtucket. While the fate of McCoy Stadium and the PawSox looms large over Rhode Island, that's certainly not the only thing going on in Pawtucket. A new development along the river has just been proposed, and the city just instituted a progressive and completely transparent tax incentive structure for new businesses in the city.
We'll talk about all of this, and more, this Saturday night at 6 p.m. on AM630 & 99.7 FM WPRO, or listen live on your computer or mobile device.
Also, David Brussat, architecture critic and raconteur joins us once again to discuss the finer points of modern architecture.
In our final segment, we are proud to announce that we will be joined by His Honor, Mayor Donald Grebien of the City of Pawtucket. While the fate of McCoy Stadium and the PawSox looms large over Rhode Island, that's certainly not the only thing going on in Pawtucket. A new development along the river has just been proposed, and the city just instituted a progressive and completely transparent tax incentive structure for new businesses in the city.
We'll talk about all of this, and more, this Saturday night at 6 p.m. on AM630 & 99.7 FM WPRO, or listen live on your computer or mobile device.
In our first segment, Sharon Steele and Dr. Tim Empkie join us in the studio. Sharon is a real estate broker and consultant, as well as a board member of the Providence Jewelry District Business Association, where she heads up the quality of life committee. She, along with Sam Bell of the Rhode Island Progressive Democrats, has been a driving force behind the No New Stadium petition drive in Providence. Dr. Empkie is a Providence resident that has been a one-man army against the stadium deal.
In our second segment. we touch base with Beth DiCocco, Director of Communications for the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Methodist church just issued a statement condemning the war on drugs. We'll ask her why ending the war on drugs is the Christian thing to do.
In our second segment. we touch base with Beth DiCocco, Director of Communications for the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Methodist church just issued a statement condemning the war on drugs. We'll ask her why ending the war on drugs is the Christian thing to do.
Should GMO's be labeled?
We have a right to know what we're consuming, do we not? There is a group in Rhode Island that is fighting for that right by asking that genetically modified foods sold here be labeled as such. Elizabeth Guardia of the group Right to Know RI will be in the studio to discuss their efforts.
In our second segment, David Brussat, former architectural writer for the Providence Journal joins us to talk about the architectural integrity of the Providence skyline.
In our second segment, David Brussat, former architectural writer for the Providence Journal joins us to talk about the architectural integrity of the Providence skyline.
R.I.'s Good Samaritan Laws are in Jeopardy
If someone was dying in front of you, what would your reaction be? 99.9 percent of you just said, "Call 911," to yourselves.
Opioid overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in Rhode Island. The Good Samaritan law, which protects some people from arrest if they call 911 in the event of an overdose, is due to expire. The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee passed a restricted version that may deter many people from calling 911 in a medical emergency.
We talk to Rebecca Nieves-McGoldrick, Executive Director of Protect Families First about the opioid problem and overdose prevention in RI..
We'll also touch base with Paul Zarrella, realtor and host of RI Real Estate Insiders, airing Sundays from 10-11 a.m. on WPRO, about the governor's proposed tax on rental property.
Tune in to AM630 or 99.7FM each and every Saturday night at 6 p.m., or listen live on the web or mobile device here.
Opioid overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in Rhode Island. The Good Samaritan law, which protects some people from arrest if they call 911 in the event of an overdose, is due to expire. The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee passed a restricted version that may deter many people from calling 911 in a medical emergency.
We talk to Rebecca Nieves-McGoldrick, Executive Director of Protect Families First about the opioid problem and overdose prevention in RI..
We'll also touch base with Paul Zarrella, realtor and host of RI Real Estate Insiders, airing Sundays from 10-11 a.m. on WPRO, about the governor's proposed tax on rental property.
Tune in to AM630 or 99.7FM each and every Saturday night at 6 p.m., or listen live on the web or mobile device here.
PawSox reaction: Statehouse to the Grassroots
At the top of the show, we'll touch base with David Norton, from Organizing for Pawtucket, who will be delivering a petition regarding the PawSox to the State House this week.
In our second segment, RI House Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Morgan joins The Coalition to discuss her 'held for further study' stadium referendum bill.
Finally, we check in with show sponsor, Superstar Vapor Pens.
Tune in to AM630 or 99.7FM each and every Saturday night at 6 p.m., or listen live on the web or mobile device here.
In our second segment, RI House Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Morgan joins The Coalition to discuss her 'held for further study' stadium referendum bill.
Finally, we check in with show sponsor, Superstar Vapor Pens.
Tune in to AM630 or 99.7FM each and every Saturday night at 6 p.m., or listen live on the web or mobile device here.
Greg Gerritt in-studio:
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Dr Daniel Harrop in-studio
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