Daniel
@propterhocprophet.bsky.social
Diametrically-related to Noonien Soong. Allegedly.
Is there yet such a thing as a, "the beatings will continue until morale improves," seat?
If not, I nominate this seat for RI.
If not, I nominate this seat for RI.
On paper this is a flippable seat for the RI GOP.
It *may* have flipped back red in 2024 if anyone but Price ran. Trump x3 district.
But can’t discount Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social
appeal to those voters either.
Top 3 GA seats to watch in November.
It *may* have flipped back red in 2024 if anyone but Price ran. Trump x3 district.
But can’t discount Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social
appeal to those voters either.
Top 3 GA seats to watch in November.
Hopkinton Town Councilor Jasmin Roy (R) is running for RI House District 39.
Seat is currently held by two-term state Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social (D).
Cotter first won against fmr. Rep. Justin Price, who was in Washington DC during 1/6. (Price says he never entered the Capitol).
Seat is currently held by two-term state Rep. @cotterforri.bsky.social (D).
Cotter first won against fmr. Rep. Justin Price, who was in Washington DC during 1/6. (Price says he never entered the Capitol).
February 3, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Is there yet such a thing as a, "the beatings will continue until morale improves," seat?
If not, I nominate this seat for RI.
If not, I nominate this seat for RI.
You can argue that voters don't respond to policy and generally respond to political perception, primarily driven by salesmanship... and perceptions of the macro status quo.
You cannot argue both that voters DON't respond to moving left/right on policy but that they DO respond to "moderating" on policy. Mutually exclusive.
The point is "moderate" is not an ideological label, it's being lazily applied to what used to get called "candidate quality"/"lgsltr fit"
The point is "moderate" is not an ideological label, it's being lazily applied to what used to get called "candidate quality"/"lgsltr fit"
February 3, 2026 at 7:05 PM
You can argue that voters don't respond to policy and generally respond to political perception, primarily driven by salesmanship... and perceptions of the macro status quo.
So the state's proposing to put up the $18 million for Chartercare by withdrawing it from the extra rainy day account, making it a retroactive transfer as part of the FY 2026 budget?
Makes sense, but damn.
Makes sense, but damn.
February 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
So the state's proposing to put up the $18 million for Chartercare by withdrawing it from the extra rainy day account, making it a retroactive transfer as part of the FY 2026 budget?
Makes sense, but damn.
Makes sense, but damn.
I keep seeing complaints like these and I'm so confused... Is the in-migration to this state from people from other climates?
Not a new phenomena, why do people seem confused about how winter works in New England?
Not a new phenomena, why do people seem confused about how winter works in New England?
So where are folks in Providence putting their trash and recycle bins?
[a] On top of snow piles
[b] In the street (making already-narrow streets more difficult to navigate)
[c] blocking driveways, to a lesser/greater extent
[d] other (please explain)
[a] On top of snow piles
[b] In the street (making already-narrow streets more difficult to navigate)
[c] blocking driveways, to a lesser/greater extent
[d] other (please explain)
February 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I keep seeing complaints like these and I'm so confused... Is the in-migration to this state from people from other climates?
Not a new phenomena, why do people seem confused about how winter works in New England?
Not a new phenomena, why do people seem confused about how winter works in New England?
I'm not a researcher, but man, the overuse and abuse of the word is scary.
January 30, 2026 at 12:12 PM
I'm not a researcher, but man, the overuse and abuse of the word is scary.
North Providence Police released the report when it discovered that Mr. Pass was Black, but not going to jail.
When the justice system used the tools at its discretion, the department decided that it preferred the court of public opinion.
When the justice system used the tools at its discretion, the department decided that it preferred the court of public opinion.
www.wpri.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:25 PM
North Providence Police released the report when it discovered that Mr. Pass was Black, but not going to jail.
When the justice system used the tools at its discretion, the department decided that it preferred the court of public opinion.
When the justice system used the tools at its discretion, the department decided that it preferred the court of public opinion.
Observation bias maybe, but my street is reasonably good, considering 17 inches, despite the vendor's plow breaking during the storm, according to the city DPW plow that came through to widen on Monday.
Also, had no trouble getting cans out & they were picked up.
Also, had no trouble getting cans out & they were picked up.
He had three years of easy snowfall and fumbled it at the moment when it really mattered.
My neighbor and I watched dumbfounded yesterday as the trash pickup still happened despite no one being able to get their trash out to the street (keep in mind, they missed my side of the road the week prior).
My neighbor and I watched dumbfounded yesterday as the trash pickup still happened despite no one being able to get their trash out to the street (keep in mind, they missed my side of the road the week prior).
Mayor Smiley promised us the “best run city in America,” and we are curious when exactly we’ll make progress toward that goal.
Here’s what he said when announcing his run for mayor in 2022, from a ProJo article by Amy Russo. ⤵️
Here’s what he said when announcing his run for mayor in 2022, from a ProJo article by Amy Russo. ⤵️
January 28, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Observation bias maybe, but my street is reasonably good, considering 17 inches, despite the vendor's plow breaking during the storm, according to the city DPW plow that came through to widen on Monday.
Also, had no trouble getting cans out & they were picked up.
Also, had no trouble getting cans out & they were picked up.
There should be enforcement, through fines, for all property owners.
Those revenues should directly support service teams to clear property for the elderly & disabled.
I did two corner lots, another long AF driveway, & helped de-plow a previously cleared driveway.
I'm from here; it's how we do.
Those revenues should directly support service teams to clear property for the elderly & disabled.
I did two corner lots, another long AF driveway, & helped de-plow a previously cleared driveway.
I'm from here; it's how we do.
Can confirm this. And, of course, sidewalks too.
Providence roads are in rough shape. Big storm, but there was lots of prep time and we're a day out now...
January 27, 2026 at 4:19 PM
There should be enforcement, through fines, for all property owners.
Those revenues should directly support service teams to clear property for the elderly & disabled.
I did two corner lots, another long AF driveway, & helped de-plow a previously cleared driveway.
I'm from here; it's how we do.
Those revenues should directly support service teams to clear property for the elderly & disabled.
I did two corner lots, another long AF driveway, & helped de-plow a previously cleared driveway.
I'm from here; it's how we do.
Man, if there's something to count on, it's Lively being disappointing when it talks budget.
January 24, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Man, if there's something to count on, it's Lively being disappointing when it talks budget.
Those familiar with the fringe of RI politics will know Anne Armstrong & Allen Waters.
I swear to god, when they're chirping at each other, I don't know what to do.
I support whoever points out they're terrible candidates & looney tunes... but I don't want to be in agreement with either of them.
I swear to god, when they're chirping at each other, I don't know what to do.
I support whoever points out they're terrible candidates & looney tunes... but I don't want to be in agreement with either of them.
a man talking into a microphone with the words i hope they lose
ALT: a man talking into a microphone with the words i hope they lose
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Those familiar with the fringe of RI politics will know Anne Armstrong & Allen Waters.
I swear to god, when they're chirping at each other, I don't know what to do.
I support whoever points out they're terrible candidates & looney tunes... but I don't want to be in agreement with either of them.
I swear to god, when they're chirping at each other, I don't know what to do.
I support whoever points out they're terrible candidates & looney tunes... but I don't want to be in agreement with either of them.
While I dispute the school's dogma generally (I mean, c'mon, no utility theory?), I suspect that, "The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to [people] how little they really know about what they imagine they can design," is largely pretty accurate.
Providence City Council proposes rent control with 4% cap on hikes; mayor says he’ll veto - The Boston Globe
The rent stabilization ordinance, which would exempt thousands of units, drew immediate opposition from the mayor
www.bostonglobe.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:44 PM
While I dispute the school's dogma generally (I mean, c'mon, no utility theory?), I suspect that, "The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to [people] how little they really know about what they imagine they can design," is largely pretty accurate.
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Unfortunately I won’t be able to cover the RI GOP’s party chair race on Jan. 29.
Acting Chair Niyoka Powell says the election “is closed to the media” following an executive committee vote.
Not good for transparency, this is a bad call.
Acting Chair Niyoka Powell says the election “is closed to the media” following an executive committee vote.
Not good for transparency, this is a bad call.
January 17, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Unfortunately I won’t be able to cover the RI GOP’s party chair race on Jan. 29.
Acting Chair Niyoka Powell says the election “is closed to the media” following an executive committee vote.
Not good for transparency, this is a bad call.
Acting Chair Niyoka Powell says the election “is closed to the media” following an executive committee vote.
Not good for transparency, this is a bad call.
If this goes south, the governor's proposed budget is out the window.
January 17, 2026 at 11:22 AM
If this goes south, the governor's proposed budget is out the window.
Here's a question: if you didn't have to opt-in to having your identity stolen, why should you have to opt-in to the settlement?
@peterfneronha.bsky.social maybe your boy can run on making this a state a place where class actions are about more than attorneys' billable hours.
@peterfneronha.bsky.social maybe your boy can run on making this a state a place where class actions are about more than attorneys' billable hours.
January 17, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Here's a question: if you didn't have to opt-in to having your identity stolen, why should you have to opt-in to the settlement?
@peterfneronha.bsky.social maybe your boy can run on making this a state a place where class actions are about more than attorneys' billable hours.
@peterfneronha.bsky.social maybe your boy can run on making this a state a place where class actions are about more than attorneys' billable hours.
Opinions are like orifices & @danmcgowan.bsky.social mistook his orifice for a hat on line-item veto.
It is not a good government measure & the version proposed is broad enough to make the governor a lawmaker.
Even the limited version is unnecessary; they can just not spend the money.
It is not a good government measure & the version proposed is broad enough to make the governor a lawmaker.
Even the limited version is unnecessary; they can just not spend the money.
Line-item is there strictly politically.
Not only is it a bad idea, & likely unconstitutional, but it never gets through.
And. It. Shouldn't.
Not only is it a bad idea, & likely unconstitutional, but it never gets through.
And. It. Shouldn't.
RI Governor McKee’s proposed budget calls for millionaires tax and line-item veto. McKee is proposing a budget of $14.9b, an increase of $522.6m, as the state grapples with Trump administration funding cuts and policy changes. -- With @stephmachado.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/m...
January 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Opinions are like orifices & @danmcgowan.bsky.social mistook his orifice for a hat on line-item veto.
It is not a good government measure & the version proposed is broad enough to make the governor a lawmaker.
Even the limited version is unnecessary; they can just not spend the money.
It is not a good government measure & the version proposed is broad enough to make the governor a lawmaker.
Even the limited version is unnecessary; they can just not spend the money.
The simplicity of this proposal is pure politics.
For those wanting to deal with affordability & fairness, start by balancing the regressive existing income tax structure.
Then include more tax types, broadening bases & lower rates for other tax types.
For those wanting to deal with affordability & fairness, start by balancing the regressive existing income tax structure.
Then include more tax types, broadening bases & lower rates for other tax types.
Economic Progress Institute Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies responds to Gov. McKee's state budget proposal, saying, the proposal "to create a 4th tax bracket – an additional 3 percent on taxable income above $1 million – is a good start towards increasing tax fairness in RI."
January 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
The simplicity of this proposal is pure politics.
For those wanting to deal with affordability & fairness, start by balancing the regressive existing income tax structure.
Then include more tax types, broadening bases & lower rates for other tax types.
For those wanting to deal with affordability & fairness, start by balancing the regressive existing income tax structure.
Then include more tax types, broadening bases & lower rates for other tax types.
Line-item is there strictly politically.
Not only is it a bad idea, & likely unconstitutional, but it never gets through.
And. It. Shouldn't.
Not only is it a bad idea, & likely unconstitutional, but it never gets through.
And. It. Shouldn't.
RI Governor McKee’s proposed budget calls for millionaires tax and line-item veto. McKee is proposing a budget of $14.9b, an increase of $522.6m, as the state grapples with Trump administration funding cuts and policy changes. -- With @stephmachado.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/m...
R.I. Governor McKee’s proposed budget calls for millionaires tax and line-item veto - The Boston Globe
McKee is proposing a budget of $14.9 billion, an increase of $522.6 million, as the state grapples with Trump administration funding cuts and policy changes.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Line-item is there strictly politically.
Not only is it a bad idea, & likely unconstitutional, but it never gets through.
And. It. Shouldn't.
Not only is it a bad idea, & likely unconstitutional, but it never gets through.
And. It. Shouldn't.
If the house finance chairman isn't available today, how was the budget legislation being introduced?
January 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM
If the house finance chairman isn't available today, how was the budget legislation being introduced?
Would be a major win for Amore.
Legislation introduced by state Rep. Joe McNamara would move RI's presidential preference primary to be the first Tuesday of March as opposed to April's final Tuesday.
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social is a cosponsor
webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/Bil...
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social is a cosponsor
webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/Bil...
webserver.rilegislature.gov
January 15, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Would be a major win for Amore.
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Will be curious to see how aggressively Democrats advocate for this; glad to see my paper with Mark Shepard and Tim Layton cited.
Democrats make pitch to keep no-premium Obamacare plans
While Republicans believe the plans encourage fraud, Democrats worry that raising premiums will prompt lower-income enrollees to drop coverage.
www.politico.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Will be curious to see how aggressively Democrats advocate for this; glad to see my paper with Mark Shepard and Tim Layton cited.
While I don't believe it, I do appreciate @rhodeislandcurrent.com depicting Shekarchi looming in the background.
January 14, 2026 at 1:46 PM
While I don't believe it, I do appreciate @rhodeislandcurrent.com depicting Shekarchi looming in the background.
Sounds like a new bracket. Curious how it interfaces with the pass-through deduction.
New details on the McKee millionaire's tax proposal.
Speaker Shekarchi says the budget proposal is to raise tax rate on income >$1M from 6% to 9%
It is estimated to raise $63 million in the first year
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
Speaker Shekarchi says the budget proposal is to raise tax rate on income >$1M from 6% to 9%
It is estimated to raise $63 million in the first year
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
McKee delivers State of the State speech. Here are the takeaways.
Gov. Dan McKee gave his best pitch on Tuesday night for why he should become the state's longest serving governor since the colonial era.
www.providencejournal.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Sounds like a new bracket. Curious how it interfaces with the pass-through deduction.
How many tax offsets?
January 14, 2026 at 12:26 AM
How many tax offsets?
100%
I don't think the second part (make his case to Dem primary voters) is actually true. The number of undecided Democratic primary voters watching tonight is negligible.
Really, he has to convince political analysts that he has made a decent case to be the Democratic nominee, so they can tell voters.
Really, he has to convince political analysts that he has made a decent case to be the Democratic nominee, so they can tell voters.
From Rhode Map: Tonight is an opportunity for Governor Dan McKee to present a more compelling vision for the state.
January 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
100%
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Keep an ear out for ideas on tax relief and measures to lower energy bills and health insurance costs during @govdanmckee.bsky.social's State of the State tonight. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/12/w...
What’s McKee’s State of the State game plan? Score points with cash-strapped Rhode Islanders. • Rhode Island Current
Gov. Dan McKee will emphasize affordability in his 2026 State of the State address on Tuesday night. The annual event sets the tone for the policy and funding debates that will play out over the rest ...
rhodeislandcurrent.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Keep an ear out for ideas on tax relief and measures to lower energy bills and health insurance costs during @govdanmckee.bsky.social's State of the State tonight. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/12/w...