Watch highlights from Mike Stenhouse’s appearance on State of the State, where he breaks down Rhode Island policy, political trends, and the fight for liberty. Get key clips featuring sharp analysis and bold commentary on the issues shaping the Ocean State.
The following analysis is from the Substack posting of Allen Brooks, energy expert, Senior Fellow at the National Center for Energy Analytics, and is frequent guest on In The Dugout with Mike Stenhouse. Energy Musings – July 7, 2025 Offshore wind has become a legal battleground. We decided to update our performance charts on the […]
While the feckless mainstream media in Rhode Island automatically accepted and perpetuated every false narrative put forth by state government and health officials about the Covid-19 pandemic, only one local media entity – our Ocean State Current – challenged the narratives and the related policies and, as it turns out, our challenges have been proven […]
Mike Stenhouse hit home runs on the field and in the world of public policy—and now, he is headed to the College Baseball Hall of Fame. The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity is celebrating its CEO’s induction into the 2025 Hall of Fame class, honoring a standout collegiate career at Harvard and a life of leadership beyond the diamond.
On Monday, June 9th, after attending the South Kingstown Town Council meeting, I was physically assaulted by Councilman Jay Wegimont. I did not confront him. I did not speak during the meeting. I simply got up to leave and Jay Wegimont followed me.
According to a June 11 media release by the advocacy organization SAVE (Stop Abusive and Violent Environments), seldom in American history have so many voters abandoned a political party in such a short period of time. Since 2020, 4.5 million men switched their vote from the Democratic column, handing historic gains to Republican candidates across […]
Rhode Island is falling behind as states and nations embrace cryptocurrency. With others launching Bitcoin reserves and tax incentives, Rhode Island’s inaction risks missing out on jobs, innovation, and digital finance leadership. It’s time to build a crypto-ready Ocean State.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Allen Brooks is national energy expert and is a two-time guest on the “In The Dugout with Mike Stenhouse” podcast, with his most recent appearance on this very topic viewable here: https://oceanstatecurrent.com/in-the-dugout-june-02-2025/ Energy Musings – June 2, 2025 A new report – Freezing in the Dark – from the RI Center for Freedom […]
On this explosive episode of #StenReacts, Mike Stenhouse exposes the political negligence behind Rhode Island’s radical green energy push. Based on the jaw-dropping new report Freezing in the Dark, Sten lays out how Ocean State lawmakers are assaulting Rhode Island families with energy policies that drive up costs, risk blackouts, and have no realistic implementation plan.
A newly released report from the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity warns that the state’s aggressive green energy agenda could leave residents literally freezing in the dark, as ratepayer costs surge and grid reliability falters under mounting pressure. State lawmakers have enacted agenda-driven climate mandates without performing the necessary due diligence, jeopardizing both affordability and reliability for Ocean State families.
Sten reflects on Major League Baseball’s sweeping decision on Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. With personal memories as Rose’s teammate and deep dives into baseball’s moral gray areas, Sten brings firsthand insight to a long-debated issue: Should two of baseball’s greatest hitters finally be enshrined in Cooperstown?
There have been two major developments in the Jane Doe case against the RI Department of Education (RIDE), where the plaintiff suffered a parental rights nightmare that resulted in a 2024 suicide attempt by her daughter. Two related complaints have been filed by the Law Centre at the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity against RIDE and its Commissioner, Angelica Infante-Green.
On behalf by of the staff and board of directors of the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, we mourn the loss of Warren Galkin, the second of the two “Galkin brothers”, who not only were original major benefactors to our Center … but who became close personal friends of me and my wife. The […]
The Ocean State Current announced today that long-time media personality, Jen Brien, will become a regular contributor as host of a new weekly show, “Splittin’ The Atom”. The video podcast will take a close look at issues that are on the fringe of the news cycle and that are not regularly reported. With a colorful science-themed backdrop, Brien will provide personal commentary and will interview guests about curious and lighter-side in-state and worldwide stories, including certain conspiracy theories. as well as delving into other issues that impact Rhode Islanders.
There have been a number of developments in two complaints filed by the Law Centre at the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity against the RI Department of Education (RIDE) and its Commissioner, Angelica Infante-Green.
Victory for Parents, Accountability for the District! In this episode of Sten Reacts, Mike Stenhouse breaks down the dramatic school committee vote that blocked a lucrative contract extension for Chariho Superintendent Gina Picard.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This column from energy expert, Allen Brooks, was posted on his “Energy Musings” Substack account on April 10, 2025. It reaffirms that it is public policy that causes high electricity and energy rates for Ocean Staters. Neither RI Energy or the PUC are to blame … it is the radical “net zero” policies […]
In a pivotal vote Tuesday night, the conservative majority of the Chariho Regional School Committee rejected a contract extension for Superintendent Gina Picard ending speculation about direction of the district. Picard has faced criticism from parents for her progressive agenda. The proposed contract would have extended Picard’s tenure through June 2028 at a starting salary of $170,404.20 with provisions for annual salary adjustments, and enhanced benefit.
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Rhode Island state Sen. Gordon Rogers joined a coalition of New England lawmakers and free market policy leaders Tuesday to warn that alternative energy mandates are responsible for the region’s soaring electricity prices and potential grid instability.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: It is unclear how the President’s recent Executive Order to reform federal elections might impact our state’s voter registration and ballot process – and related federal funding. Mike Stenhouse expects to soon conduct #InTheDugout interview sessions with local and/or national election expert to sort this out. Stay tuned … Trump Acts to Protect […]
In a rapidly developing story, here’s what we know so far about the deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, an assistant professor at Brown Medicine. PROGRAMMING NOTE: Dr. Andrew Bostom, an expert on Islamic Jihad and a frequent guest on #InTheDugout, will be Mike Stenhouse’s guest to discuss his research on this issue on Wednesday, March […]
Opinion by the staff at The Current According to multiple sources, at least three significant change-oriented items were to be motioned, discussed, voted upon, and presumably passed by the 7-5 conservative/Republican majority on the school committee of the regional Chariho school district. After all, didn’t those conservatives run on a platform of bringing about change? […]
Providence’s looming tax hikes are set to hit renters, landlords, and working families the hardest. As costs soar, the city’s tax-and-spend policies threaten affordability, financial stability, and the dream of homeownership. Read more on how these burdens impact everyday citizens.
In this episode of “Sten Reacts,” Mike Stenhouse breaks down his opposition to Rhode Island Senate Bill S-0238, an assault on parental rights and the innocence of young children. Teachers’ unions and woke-trained librarians have proven they cannot be trusted with our children’s social development.
NOTE: Below is the testimony I submitted to the RI Senate Committee on Education for its March 12 hearing on Senate bill No. 0238, which would prohibit parents and the community from seeking to remove sexually-explicit and age-inappropriate materials from K-12 public schools. —— Original Message —— From “Mike Stenhouse” <mstenhouse@rifreedom.org> To “Slegislation@rilegislature.gov” <Slegislation@rilegislature.gov> Date […]
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity announced Wednesday that it has received more than 160 petition signatures from residents urging the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) to end its policy allowing biological boys to compete in girls’ K-12 sports.
In this episode of State of the State, host Richard August sits down with Mike Stenhouse, CEO of the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity, to discuss the latest political and policy developments affecting Rhode Island and beyond. The conversation kicks off with an analysis of President Trump’s second term and the progressive left’s struggle to counter his rapid policy agenda. They also dive into Rhode Island’s transgender sports policies, questioning the legal foundation behind state regulations and the broader implications for fairness in athletics.
In this explosive episode of Sten Reacts, Sten rips into Governor McKee’s misleading comments about fairness in girls’ sports. With the woke mind virus infecting the First Circuit Court, Rhode Island parents face a critical fight for their rights. Sten exposes the truth behind misleading legal rulings, big complaints, and the risks to fair competition.