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5 days ago
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R.I. Senate committee to consider McKee's latest RIPTA board nominee
Bernard Georges, ounder and executive director of New Bridges for Haitian Success, Inc., was nominated by Gov. Dan McKee to join the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's board of directors. (Courtesy photo) A Senate panel will give first vetting Thursday to a nominee who could bring racial diversity to the state's quasi-public bus agency. Gov. Dan McKee on May 28 announced his nomination of Bernard Georges to serve on the Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority's (RIPTA) board of directors, citing his professional experience and community ties leading New Bridges for Haitian Success, Inc, a nonprofit that assists Haitian immigrants. Not mentioned in McKee's statement, but crucial to transit advocates and participants, is the diversity Georges' would bring to the nine-member board. 'The board is now mostly, if not entirely, white men,' RI Transit Riders Co-Chair Amy Glidden said in an interview Wednesday. Georges declined to comment on his nomination when reached by phone Wednesday. If approved by the full Senate chamber, Georges would replace former state Sen. Robert Kells, a Providence Democrat who has served on RIPTA's board of directors since 2019. Kells' term expired April 1, 2025 — along with four other members, according to the Rhode Island Secretary of State's website. His nomination will be considered by the Committee on Housing & Municipal Government Thursday afternoon. Board members typically serve a three-year term, but Georges' term would expire April 2027. McKee's office acknowledged an inquiry on the reason for the shorter term but did not send a response as of Wednesday evening. Glidden commended the governor for bringing diversity to the board, which she said has been lacking since the term of Marcy Reyes, who is Puerto Rican, ended April 2024. Heather Schey, who is white, remains the only woman on the board. Nearly 60% of RIPTA riders identified as people of color, according to a 2021 survey of 3,565 bus users. State law calls for 'diverse membership,' but does not address racial or gender diversity outright. Even more important to Glidden than race was board representation of transit riders. State law mandates the board include at least one regular fixed-route rider and one person with a disability. Schey is a user of RIPTA's paratransit service, while James Leach is a regular fixed-route rider. Glidden also would have liked for the governor to give riders a say before making his nomination. 'There's been no public input,' she said. Georges immigrated to Rhode Island in 2000 at age 16 from Haiti, joining his father, who had already fled the island nation years earlier during the dictatorship of Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc'' Duvalier. He graduated from Central High School in Providence in 2004 and received an associate's degree in law enforcement at the Community College of Rhode Island, along with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in public administration from Roger Williams University. In 2013, Georges founded New Bridges for Haitian Success, which supports immigrants through job training, case management, counseling, and obtaining health care. He also worked for the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families as a residential counselor, according to the governor's office. 'Bernard is a dedicated community leader who has spent his career helping others find pathways to a successful future,' McKee said in a statement. RIPTA CEO Chirstopher Durand welcomed Georges' addition to the board. 'His commitment to equity, experience supporting underserved communities, and proven ability to build bridges between people and resources make him an excellent addition,' Durand said in a statement. Georges' nomination comes as RIPTA faces an estimated $32.6 million shortfall heading into the fiscal year beginning July 1. McKee did not offer any state funds for the cash-strapped bus agency in his recommended budget, citing a not-yet-completed study into RIPTA's operations. RIPTA's efficiency study is a third of the way there An efficiency study was required by Gov. Dan McKee and the General Assembly as a condition in last year's state budget to plug the agency's deficit. The report was initially due March 1. As of May 30, Canadian-headquartered engineering consulting firm WSP is two-thirds finished with the overdue assessment, publishing a 20-page draft report on RIPTA's transit operations. The initial report found that routes with limited connections to dense neighborhoods tend to have lower ridership due to their lower demand. Legislators have proposed their own measures to close RIPTA's deficit. That includes legislation that would put a $100 million transit bond on the 2026 ballot and upping the agency's share of the gas tax. Sen. Meghan Kallman, a Pawtucket Democrat who sits on the eight-member Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government, proposed adding a new tax on Uber and Lyft rides to fund mass transit. 'The board deserves to manage an agency that is properly funded,' Kallman said. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
GLIDDEN Brand Refreshes Walmart Paint Aisle With New Products
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GLIDDEN ® paint is transforming the paint aisle at Walmart with new products. A lineup of new paints, colors and caulking have rolled out to make it simple for DIYers to find quality supplies to complete any project. From small space updates or projects to total room makeovers, Glidden products at Walmart are a trusted, easy and affordable solution to bring high quality impact. Share In addition, shoppers can find updated color centers at their local Walmart stores. New color selection tools, Glidden paint's GRAB-N-GO ® color offerings and an updated palette make finding the 'just-right color' for any project easier than ever. 'From small space updates or projects to total room makeovers, Glidden products at Walmart are a trusted, easy and affordable solution to bring high quality impact,' said Rachel Kracht, Senior Marketing Manager, Glidden paint. 'With the launch of our new Glidden products and colors, do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) can easily find everything they need in one store to completely transform their spaces. Walmart shoppers will see that it's possible to find high-quality, great performing paint products that fit within their project aspirations and their budgets.' 'We know that shoppers are looking for the products, colors and tools that make their home projects easier to envision and complete. We worked closely with Walmart to ensure the paint aisle has all the project essentials a DIYer needs from start to finish,' continued Kracht. Glidden paint's new product offerings include: Cool Surface Porch & Floor interior and exterior paint: This durable, scratch resistant product offers COOL SURFACE TECHNOLOGY ® paint, limiting surface temperature by up to 20%*. The technology helps porches, patios, pool decks and walkways to stay cooler and feet and pet paws to stay happier on hot summer days. Cool Surface Porch & Floor paint is available in three popular Grab-N-Go colors: Steel Grey, Summer Suede and Clay Court. Cabinet, Door & Trim interior and exterior enamel: Providing a hard, durable finish for high-touch surfaces, this 100% acrylic paint rapidly bonds to hard-to-paint surfaces and is dry to the touch in 20 minutes. Painted doors are stick-free after one hour. Available in semi-gloss sheen quarts, Grab-N-Go colors include Black, White and Silent Smoke. Painter's Caulk Pro and X-Stretch: Two new varieties of paintable caulking are available to round out project needs. Painter's Caulk Pro is ideal for windows, doors, trim and baseboards and offers excellent adhesion, a flexible and durable waterproof seal and is mold and mildew resistant. Meanwhile, exceptionally durable Painter's Caulk X-Stretch provides extreme elasticity for use on windows, doors, trim, baseboards, crown molding and siding. Both products are available in white and clear. Product expansions: New sizes and colors are available in Glidden paint's convenient Grab-N-Go lineup, providing shoppers paint already tinted to the most popular colors right on the shelf. New paint applicators, including rollers, paint brushes and easy to grab painting kits have also hit Walmart shelves to ensure you can buy all you need for your project in one trip. To learn more about the new Glidden paint project offerings at Walmart, visit The Glidden brand is part of The Pittsburgh Paints Company, a leading producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals in the United States and Canada. About The Pittsburgh Paints Company With 150 years of product innovation, Pittsburgh Paints Co.'s portfolio includes some of the industry's most iconic and respected brands: GLIDDEN®, OLYMPIC®, PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS™, LIQUID NAILS®, Manor Hall™, HOMAX®, TRUEFINISH™, MULCO™, FLOOD®, DULUX® (in Canada), and SICO™. Products are available at THE HOME DEPOT®, WALMART®, MENARDS®, LOWE'S®, independent retailers, and 750+ PITTSBURGH PAINTS CO. company stores. Pittsburgh Paints Co.'s headquarters is in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, located 20 minutes northeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn. *Limits hot weather surface temperature spikes of pedestrian and vehicular horizontal concrete surfaces when compared to products of similar color without Cool Surface Technology paints. Temperature containment may differ due to color, ambient temperature and time of day. Cool Surface Technology, Flood, Glidden, and Olympic are registered trademarks and Manor Hall, Pittsburgh paints & Stains, Sico, and Truefinish are trademarks of The Pittsburgh Paints Co. Homax and Liquid Nails are registered trademarks of A-Paint Specialty, Inc. Grab-N-Go is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. used under license by The Pittsburgh Paints Co. Dulux is a registered trademark of AkzoNobel and is licensed to The Pittsburgh Paints Co. for use in Canada only. Mulco is a registered trademark of AkzoNobel. The Home Depot is a registered trademark of Home Depot Product Authority, LLC. Walmart is a registered trademark of Walmart Apollo, LLC. Menards is a registered trademark of Menard, Inc. Lowe's is a registered trademark of Lowe's, Inc.
Business Wire
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
GLIDDEN and PPG Paints bring inspiration from Disney's Lilo & Stitch to paint shoppers nationwide
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From mischief to masterpiece, GLIDDEN ® and PPG PAINTS™ have teamed up with Disney to prove their durable paints are built for mayhem. As Disney's Lilo & Stitch heads into theatres on May 23, paint shoppers can now find Stitch in paint departments of retailers nationwide. "Whether it's life's messes or Stitch causing chaos at home, Glidden and PPG Paints have you covered." Share Through creative in-store and digital campaign elements, the brands are embracing Stitch's chaos, helping do-it-yourselfers and professional painters create walls that are just as indestructible as experiment 626 (aka Stitch). 'From small touch-up projects to full home makeovers, we know that DIYers and pros are looking for quality, durable paint offerings that stand up to the needs of any 'ohana. Whether it's life's messes or Stitch causing chaos at home, Glidden and PPG Paints have you covered,' said Jenny Burroughs, Chief Marketing Officer, Pittsburgh Paints Co., makers of Glidden and PPG Paints. 'We knew teaming up with Disney's Lilo & Stitch was the perfect opportunity to showcase the durability of our products – enough to handle anything life, or an alien, throws at them.' Lilo & Stitch fans can check out the campaign at select U.S. retail locations, the Glidden and PPG Paints brands' social media channels and on Disney+. Glidden paint also joined movie goers on the red carpet at the Hollywood film premiere on May 17, 2025. Professional painters will have an opportunity to learn more about the Stitch-proof products at Apartmentalize in Las Vegas in June. In addition to the campaign, PPG Paints products were used to bring the Lilo & Stitch film set to life, with the brand's paint products used on Stitch's spaceship. Disney's Lilo & Stitch is only in theaters on May 23 (rated PG). The Glidden and PPG Paints brands are part of The Pittsburgh Paints Company, a leading producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals in the United States and Canada. In 2022, the Pittsburgh Paints Co. was announced as the Official Paint of Walt Disney World ® Resort and Disneyland ® Resort through a multi-year parks alliance agreement with Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, where paint and color play a dynamic role in bringing dreams to life for all who visit the world's most magical destinations. About The Pittsburgh Paints Company With 150 years of product innovation, Pittsburgh Paints Co.'s portfolio includes some of the industry's most iconic and respected brands: GLIDDEN®, OLYMPIC®, PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS™, LIQUID NAILS®, Manor Hall™, HOMAX®, TRUEFINISH™, MULCO™, FLOOD®, DULUX® (in Canada), and SICO™. Products are available at THE HOME DEPOT®, WALMART®, MENARDS®, LOWE'S®, independent retailers, and 750+ PITTSBURGH PAINTS CO. company stores. Pittsburgh Paints Co.'s headquarters is in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, located 20 minutes northeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn. About the Movie: 'Lilo & Stitch,' the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family, will open exclusively in theaters May 23, 2025. A live-action reimagining of Disney's 2002 animated classic, 'Lilo & Stitch' is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,' with a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. The film is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers. Flood, Glidden, Liquid Nails and Olympic are registered trademarks and Manor Hall, Pittsburgh Paints & Stains, Sico and Truefinish are trademarks of The Pittsburgh Paints Co. Homax is a registered trademark of A-Paint Specialty, Inc. Dulux is a registered trademark of AkzoNobel and is licensed to The Pittsburgh Paints Co. for use in Canada only. Mulco is a registered trademark of AkzoNobel. PPG Paints is a trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. The Home Depot is a registered trademark of Home Depot Product Authority, LLC. Walmart is a registered trademark of Walmart Apollo, LLC. Menards is a registered trademark of Menard, Inc. Lowe's is a registered trademark of Lowe's, Inc. Lilo & Stitch, Disneyland, and Walt Disney World are registered trademarks of Disney Enterprises, Inc.
