Democrats scored some victories Tuesday in the U.S. house and in a few governor’s races, but the elections did not turn out the overwhelming “Blue Wave” many Democrats had hoped to see. In Rhode Island, progressive candidates did gain ground in the General Assembly. Reporter John Bender joined News Director Elisabeth Harrison to discuss the […]
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John Bender was the general assignment reporter for The Public's Radio for several years. He is now a fill-in host when our regular hosts are out.
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House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello Clinches Race, Again
Rhode Island’s Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello will keep his seat, after another close race against Republican challenger Steven Frias. As John Bender reports, Mattiello widened his margin of victory this time around.
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Democrats Hope For Progressive “Blue Wave” In RI Midterm Elections
Local progressives are hoping to win more than a dozen seats in the Rhode Island General Assembly after the votes are counted Tuesday night. Several candidates have no challenger, and progressive organizers are hoping for solid wins in districts representing communities such as East Greenwich and Woonsocket. Georgia Holister Isman, who leads the progressive Working […]
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As Election Day Looms, Will Latino And Minority Voters In RI Turn Out?
Latino and minority voters are a growing part of the electorate in Rhode Island. But when voting opens Tuesday, will they be in line at the polls? And will they contribute to the so-called Blue-wave Democrats are hoping for? “I’m deciding if I want to vote or not,” Tito Mestres said standing at the cash […]
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With Little Chance Of Winning, These Candidates Press Forward
When Rhode Island voters head to the polls next month, they’ll see six names on the ballot for Governor. Three are pretty well-known: Democratic incumbent Gina Raimondo, Republican Allan Fung, and independent Joe Trillo. But three other names on the ballot may be less familiar: Anne Armstrong, William Gilbert, and Luis-Daniel Muñoz. Their funding pales […]
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Tornado Touches Down In Lincoln
A tornado officially touched down in Rhode Island Tuesday afternoon . The unusual weather event developed out of a thunderstorm that hit southern New England.
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Electric Scooters Return To Providence
The Birds have returned. The electric Bird scooters, that is. They landed in Providence unannounced this summer, only to disappear after a few weeks. Now they’re back, but this time under city regulation. The scooters were dropped off without warning in cities across the country, a tactic that angered some residents and officials in places […]
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Poll: Most Rhode Islanders Support Codifying Abortion Access In State Law
Most residents say they support a bill to protect abortion access in Rhode Island law. That’s the finding of a new poll from the Public’s Radio, Providence Journal, and ABC 6. Reporter John Bender talked with News Director Elisabeth Harrison about what it means and why it matters. Abortion is already legal in Rhode Island. […]
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Poll: Most Rhode Islanders Support Codifying Abortion Access In State Law
Most residents say they support a bill to protect abortion access in Rhode Island law. That’s the finding of a new poll from The Public’s Radio, The Providence Journal, and ABC 6. Abortion is already legal in Rhode Island. It’s legal across the country in large part because of the 1973 Supreme Court ruling Roe […]
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Poll: Unhappy With Trump, But Impeachment?
Though a majority of Rhode Islanders are unhappy with the 45th President, many aren’t ready to see an impeachment process begin, a new poll shows.
