Matt Jerzyk

R.I. DEM issues air quality alert because of wildfire smoke

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History in the making!

What's a DVR? 😅

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News: The House Finance Committee has posted notice that the budget bill will be released and voted on Tuesday evening if ready, and Wednesday if not, per spox

This looks like last year’s report.

State of the Brew: A Panel on the Future of RI Breweries May 7, 2025

www.ripbs.org/support/even... 🍺🍺What's next for craft beer in RI? Come check out 'State of the Brew' at The Guild in Pawtucket on May 7.

We'll screen my recent report and have a lively panel discussion. Free but registration is required

It’s time for R.I. to reduce litter and reform the way the Ocean State recycles - The Boston Globe A bottle bill is not only good for the environment, it’s good for business, proponents of House bill 6207 write.

COMMENTARY: It’s time for R.I. to reduce litter and reform the way the Ocean State recycles
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/18/m...

Jessica: Abrego Garcia's legal status was approved by the Trump administration in 2019, and every year since then, he has checked in with the departed of homeland security, and no one has said anything about him being a gang banger.

Hey #RI how about something nice? Today Friday, 2/21 the beautiful voices of students from PVD and CF will air nationally on NPR's All Things Considered @ 4:50PM EST. Part of SmallTrueThings.org Give a listen! Share!

R.I. housing production brief:

Proposed Wickford Junction Apts, a 152-unit project next to the train station in N. Kingstown, is before a NK technical review panel this morning. Project has been in the works for more than 2 years, but residents are worried about its impact on ground water supply.

Listened this morning. Good stuff. Still shocks me that an increasing number of poor people are voting for a party that will renew billionaire tax cuts. Clearly a failure of messaging and organizing.

Let’s go @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social 🔵🟡⚽️

This guy just screams “top cop” …..

Soooooo excited about the rain 🌧️ tomorrow! I have never seen the Pawtuxet River this low!

Here is the beginning of my RI News and Newsmakers starter pack...

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Reminder: this was not a "mandate" election. 2 out of 100 voters changed their minds in WI, MI, PA and GA and swung this election in a small, but material way. Trump will finish with less than 50% of the vote (less than Biden and both Obama wins).

Wait, WHAT?!

Big time Soccer weekend in Rhode Island this weekend!

- RIFC v Charleston
- PC v Georgetown for BigEast title
- Bryant v Vermont for America East title
- U19 Bayside (1) v FC Westchester (2)