John Lancellotta, the teacher who sued the West Warwick School District, and his attorney were guests on the In The Dugout with Mike Stenhouse podcast in January of 2023 (watch here, 1st segment of the show). For any public employee in RI who would like to learn more about their constitutional rights to NOT be […]
Prominent Rhode Island private attorney, Gregory Piccirilli, this morning filed lawsuits in state Superior Court against three major medical corporations on behalf of 73 hospital and medical staff, who were fired by their private employers for not complying with RI Department of Health’s 2021 health care worker Covid-19 vaccine mandate.
Originally published September 15 in the Providence Journal as: ConCon will let Rhode Islanders break the status quo | Opinion Mike Stenhouse Guest columnist Years ago, when I worked with General Assembly leaders of both parties on legislation, I learned how the sausage is made. Unfortunately for Ocean State families, the priority of our elected […]
Rhode Island’s Lawsuit vs Big Oil is a Donor-Funded Assault on Families The administrative state is at it again. The unchecked and ongoing assault on families, motorists, and homeowners – by our own government – could soon heap even more costs upon all of us. It’s called “law-fare”. And similar to America’s Civil War … […]
PUBLISHER’S NOTE from Mike Stenhouse: One by one, US states are decoupling their energy policies from the oppressive emissions policies set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) … yet Rhode Island lawmakers refuse to free Ocean State motorists from unattainable and costly CARB mandates. If Rhode Island does not change course, and away […]
PUBLISHER’s NOTE from Mike Stenhouse: An overwhelming body of evidence-based research and scientific medical data directly contradicts the flawed and politicized “standards of care” developed by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). The ACPEDS’ June 6 Media Release below challenges all pediatric medical professionals and organizations to sign the Declaration to Protect Children […]
TODAY ON STEN REACTS: Major UPDATE ON THE DOC SKOLY APPEAL in his covid vaccine mandate legal battle. Dr. Skoly put his career on the line by refusing to comply with the government mandate and is still fighting for our rights!
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Legislation in the US Congress to ensure fair representation of United States citizens is not expected to receive any support from Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation in Washington, DC. The recently elected US Representative from our state, Gabe Amo, voted “Nay” to the legislation, as part of the unanimous opposition by all voting Democrats. […]
by Mike Stenhouse McKee & Whitehouse Should Take Sides Formaldehyde is a chemical compound used by morticians as an embalming fluid to preserve bodies after death. But now, the EPA, in typical Left-wing double-speak, is seeking to restrict the use of this chemical to the point where it could lead to the death of industries […]
The information below was drawn from an advisory by State Policy Network, of which the RI Center of Prosperity is a proud member. In April of 2024 the Biden administration’s Department of Education officially implemented its finalized Title IX regulation. The new rule addresses sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. […]
In this gripping episode, Sten delves deep into the tumultuous waters of the upcoming 2024 election, where Donald Trump’s influential presence looms large over both the LEFT and RIGHT of the political spectrums particularly with the heated abortion debate. His recent statements are causing a major upheaval, how will this change the election? You don’t want to miss it!
Another false government narrative … and this one might prove deadly. The debate over taxing e-cigarettes resumed in recent State House hearings on Governor Dan McKee’s proposed 2025 budget proposal, as radical anti-smoking advocacy groups, along with tyrants in our state government, have created yet another boogey-man that they are seeking to slay. Unfortunately, rather […]
In this episode, controversial RI state Senator Tiara Mack is back at it again trying to groom young students with sexually explicit content in K-12 schools. Sten reacts to her latest rant … and in the end … you’ll find out why he changed my mind and actually agree with her that we should indoctrinate students!
The main argument goes, “If we can just save one student by providing a supportive environment …” This is the sentiment of those who advocate for the teaching of controversial and explicit belief systems in K-12 schools. After all, what’s a little divisiveness between believers and the many other students and parents who do not […]
The testimony below was submitted by Dr. Stephen Skoly, the oral & facial surgeon whose practice was unconstitutionally shuttered by the RI Department of Health after it would not accept Skoly’s application – for medical reasons – to not comply with the State of Rhode Island’s misguided ‘healthcare worker’ vaccine mandate. The Friday March 15, […]
Originally published by the Providence Journal, March 10. 2024 as: Time for RI to drop use of California’s unattainable emissions mandate by Mike Stenhouse Guest columnist Ocean State lawmakers should follow the lead of the Biden administration and Connecticut and reconsider Rhode Island’s commitment to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and its costly and […]
Statement by Mike Stenhouse, CEO for the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity in response to the Biden administration’s March 5 rule to impose a credit card “late fee” regulation that will harm consumers: “In struggling to come up with some issue that might appeal to voters during his State Of The Union address Thursday […]
Rich Southwell, lead plaintiff, along with his over three-dozen co-plaintiffs in the school mask mandate lawsuit against Governor McKee and the RI Department of Health, are calling for the support of parents and concerned citizens at a court-ordered public hearing to be conducted by RIDOH on Friday morning, March 15.
Six public opinion polls conducted in 2023 show that a majority of Americans oppose transgender policies that are targeted to children and youth. The information below was derived from a Feb 14 media release by SAVE, a national organization dedicated to assuring fairness and due process in schools. **** Public Opposition Mounts As Media Accounts […]
Rhode Island lawmakers and agency bureaucrats have crafted an energy strategy and related policies that are not reflective of reality: The much ballyhooed state goal of becoming the first “net zero” carbon emissions state in America by 2050. Given current technology, such “green” ambitions are impossible to achieve from a production capacity perspective, would severely […]
Updated February 2, 9:00 am … Attorney Gregory Piccirilli has provided The Current with a copy of his fiery response to the RIDOH, after it backtracked on its failed bait-and-switch attempt to promulgate new school mask mandate regulations that were in defiance of the agreed upon language, which was sanctioned by RI Superior Court. RIDOH […]
It may sound innocuous, but the “media literacy” initiative underway in Rhode Island is actually a highly complex censorship scheme, involving multiple government agencies and organizations in Rhode Island, designed to indoctrinate students with a far-left worldview … all funded by the federal Department of Homeland Security.
This column, written by RI resident and healthcare expert Gary Alexander, originally appeared in the Washington Times on January 15, 2024 Medicaid, a vital program for indigent and disabled Americans who need long-term care, is facing a crisis of sustainability. The program, initially designed to assist those with insufficient means, is commonly exploited by loopholes […]
OpEd by Mike Stenhouse Will Rhode Island’s insurance Superintendent prevent retirees from being the next victim of government’s assault on families? The Covid lockdowns, rampant spending, oppressive regulations, and misguided green energy mandates have eliminated jobs, destroyed our education system, and led to hyper local inflation. Let’s hope the retirement security of Ocean Staters is […]
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Progressive Democrats and some moderate Republicans are advocating for a major change to Rhode Island’s Constitutional election provision, which currently provides for the candidate who receives a simple plurality of all votes cast to be declared the winner state or local elections … even if that plurality does not surpass the 50% threshold. […]
Do a Governor’s emergency powers supersede citizens’ constitutional rights? This is one issue that will likely be adjudicated, as The Ocean State Current has learned that Dr. Stephen Skoly has filed a brief for his appeal in the US First Circuit Court on Wednesday. Click here to read the brief its entirety This past August, […]
As follow-up to the December 12 settlement terms that were agreed to by all parties in the judge’s chambers, an official “Dismissal Stipulation” was filed today in Rhode Island’s Superior Court in the Southwell-vs-McKee case, with requisite signatures from all parties.
OPINION: Harvard University and its now former President, Claudine Gay, have been the subject of intense national scrutiny since her embarrassing Congressional testimony on December 5 exposed how shockingly out of touch she and her fellow woke educational colleagues are with mainstream America. What is less well-known, is how the same can be said about […]
Opinion piece The current Washington Bridge closure crisis brings to the fore the topic of real accountability in RI. The nationally recognized deteriorated conditions of the many bridges in the state triggers an important concept: “You get what you inspect, not what you expect!” Simply if less than expert and thorough inspections are conducted you […]
On Tuesday, over three dozen parent plaintiffs celebrated a rare judicial victory against Covid-19 pandemic tyranny in their historic school mask mandate lawsuit against the State of RI and the RI Department of Health (RIDOH). In a private conference in the judge’s chambers, all parties agreed to a settlement that will have near- and long-term […]