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Rhode Island House Bill H8051

Rhode Island 2022 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8051

Introduced
3/25/22  

Caption

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $685,000 For The Black And Latino Caucus Community Partnerships To Establish Radio Station Wsop-lp (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Six Hundred Eighty-five Thousand Dollars ($685,000) For The Black And Latino Community Partnership To Establish Radio Station Wsop-lp.)

Impact

The funding authorized by this bill is expected to enhance local media diversity and support cultural expression by providing a voice to the Black and Latino populations within the state. The establishment of WSOP-LP as an independent radio station reflects a commitment to fostering community identity and dialogue. By ensuring that these communities have access to a media outlet that aligns with their cultural values and interests, the bill aims to strengthen communal ties and promote local involvement in media creation.

Summary

House Bill H8051 proposes an appropriation of $685,000 aimed at establishing radio station WSOP-LP, which will serve the Black and Latino communities. This community-focused radio station will be operated as a nonprofit entity, providing a platform for culturally relevant programming that includes Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Latin music, and a variety of community-based talk shows. The bill emphasizes community engagement and highlights the importance of representation in media, particularly for underrepresented groups in Rhode Island.

Contention

While the bill has generated support for its culturally inclusive aims, there may also be notable points of contention regarding funding allocation and oversight. Critics could raise questions about the use of state funds for a specific community project and whether this sets a precedent for similar appropriations for other minority groups. Additionally, discussions around the operational management of the station and ensuring broad community input in content could also surface as key points of debate among legislators and stakeholders.

Latest RI H8051 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI S2450

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $300,000 From The American Rescue Plan Act Funds For The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) To The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council.)

RI H7663

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $300,000 From The American Rescue Plan Act Funds For The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) To The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council.)

RI S2851

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $200,000 To Year Up Providence (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) To Year Up Providence.)

RI H8052

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $635,000 For The Department Of Environmental Management (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of Six Hundred Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($635,000) For Dem For The Removal, Disposal And Replacement Of Certain Aqueous Film Forming Foam.)

RI H7769

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RI AFRICAN DIASPORA COMMUNITY (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the RI African Diaspora Community.)

RI S2323

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the Rhode Island Black Business Association.)

RI H7482

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the Rhode Island Black Business Association.)

RI H6124

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Food Bank (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Community Food Bank.)

RI H6468

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $400,000 To Community College Of Rhode Island For The Gwo Certification Program At The Flanagan Campus (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $400,000 To Community College Of Rhode Island For A Gwo Certification Program At The Flanagan Campus.)

RI H5816

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,500,000 To The Haus Of Codec (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,500,000 To The Haus Of Codec.)

Similar Bills

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