Cranston Republican Steve Frias — who almost scored a remarkable upset in 2016, coming within 85 votes of defeating House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello –…
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TGIF: 11 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
What appears to be the last week of the General Assembly is coming in for landing. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual your tips…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Issues Pols Aren’t Talking About
As the Rhode Island General Assembly session winds down, the political campaigns ramp up. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay talks this week about…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Should RI Adopt Ranked Choice Voting?
Rhode Island’s last two governors – Lincoln Chafee and Gina Raimondo – were elected with far less than 50 percent of the vote. RIPR political analyst…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to reflect on the sacrifices of others while also looking to summer pleasures. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Campaign season continues to heat up, with the end-of-June filing deadline drawing ever closer. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual…
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GOP RI Gov Candidate Fung Unveils Government Reform Package
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, a Republican candidate for governor, wants to limit state lawmakers to five two-year terms, create an office of inspector…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another ho-hum week in Rhode Island politics, right? The news emerged fast and furious Wednesday, in a likely harbinger of a lot more drama in the…
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Speaker Mattiello Says $72K PAC Overspend Didn't Affect Outcome Of Tight '16 Race
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello concedes he made a mistake by exceeding state campaign finance laws by about $72,000 in the midst of a…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Only about two months remain until the filing deadline to run for public office in Rhode Island this year, so a more active phase of campaign season is…
