The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday narrowly voted down an effort to ensure abortion rights in the state, sparking an angry reaction by supporters of the legislation who vowed to take retribution during legislative elections next year. The Senate version of the abortion bill was rejected on a five-to-four vote, with Sen. Stephen […]
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Likely Swing Vote On RI Abortion Bill Announces He Won’t Support It; Outlook Dims For Passage
The outlook for an abortion bill in the RI Senate Judiciary Committee got more uncertain Monday night when Sen. Stephen Archambault (D-Smithfield), the likely swing vote on the issue, said he could not support the legislation and instead suggested an amended version of the bill. “As someone who believes in a woman’s right to choose […]
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RI Senate Judiciary Committee Slates Vote On Abortion Bill
More than two months after the Rhode Island House approved a bill meant to ensure abortion rights in the state, the state Senate Judiciary Committee has slated a vote for Tuesday on House and Senate versions of the legislation. In a statement, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said, “Out of respect for everyone who has dedicated […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For May 10
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is suggesting that the legislative budget for the next fiscal year will include new measures meant to improve […]
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Bonus Q&A: Mattiello On Abortion, Guns. RI’s Economic Outlook & More
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For April 19
April showers bring …. May revenue estimates? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has a little less than four years left in his second term at […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For April 5
The Red Sox stumble out of the gate, and there are warning signs on RI’s budget, but at least the weather is improving. Happy weekend and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we […]
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Political Roundtable: Ruggerio On Abortion Bill, Marijuana Legalization & Gambling Revenue
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio joins Political Roundtable to discuss the high-profile abortion bill, prospects for marijuana legalization, and whether the region is becoming too saturated with gambling.
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Ruggerio Expects Senate Judiciary Committee Vote On Abortion Bill
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said Thursday that he expects the Senate Judiciary Committee to vote this session on a high-profile abortion bill, although he remains non-committal on the timing. “That’s our intention as far as the committee process at this time, to put it out there for a vote,” Ruggerio said during an […]
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Planned Parenthood Leader Says Abortion-Rights Supporters Need To Go On The Offensive
With an increasingly threatening national landscape, supporters need to go on the offensive to preserve abortion rights in states like Rhode Island, Dr. Leana Wen, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, said Tuesday. Wen says the election of more pro-choice female lawmakers in recent election cycles shows that Rhode Islanders supports abortion rights. […]
