Democrat Gabe Amo scored a victory early in the night over Republican candidate Gerry Leonard.
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A quiet showdown in CD1, the growing power of labor, and more
It’s been a relatively quiet couple of months in the race to represent Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District. The election ends on Tuesday – but what does it mean for voters when candidates or the media treat an election as a foregone conclusion? Also, 2023 has been a big year for labor. Unions representing actors, car manufacturers, janitors and more have gone on strike across the country. Are labor movements gaining momentum, or are these high-profile cases an anomaly? And the city of Providence is making a new comprehensive plan – and they want to hear from you. Plus, a conversation with the new director of the RISD Museum. All that and more on this episode of The Weekly Catch.
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Amo scores groundbreaking win in CD1
The former Biden employee won the Democratic primary with a third of the vote.
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Highlights: Rhode Island special election primary 2023
Read our live reporting of the Sept. 5, 2023 primary election.
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GOP candidates make their case in CD1 forum
The Public’s Radio conducted a forum for Republican candidates running to represent Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, ahead of the special election primary on Sept. 5.
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Harborside Inn fire, CD1 forum takeaways, and more
Ten Democratic candidates took to the stage on Tuesday in a special CD1 forum co-hosted by The Public’s Radio. But did any of them distinguish themselves enough to pull ahead? We break it down and give you the highlights from the night. Also, folks on Block Island are still in shock about the fire that destroyed the 144-year-old Harborside Inn. We hear how the town acted quickly to house hotel guests and contain the fire. Plus, a collection of memories about the late Ira Cohen, a bookseller and art model who was the subject of the final art show at UMass-Dartmouth’s downtown New Bedford campus.
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In a sea of shared values, how to distinguish between Democratic CD1 candidates?
The mostly progressive candidates vying for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District sought to distinguish themselves from one another during a Democratic candidates forum on Aug. 22.
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Narragansett Tribe sues federal government, the latest on CD1, and more
The Narragansett Indian Tribe is bringing a lawsuit against the federal government for land the tribe says is owed to them. Also, the deadline is coming up to register to vote in the upcoming special election. We give you the latest on the CD1 race and more. And what do you want to see in rules and regulations around recreational cannabis in Rhode Island? You can share your opinion in public listening sessions over the next few weeks. Plus, a conversation about the Kingston Chamber Music Festival; a story about a local inter-Tribal drum group; and a few tips on what to do this weekend.
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Political Roundtable: State Sen. Cano on jobs, schools and why she’s running in CD1
“I do the work of the community for the community. And I will continue doing that if elected to Congress.”
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The Weekly Catch: May 5, 2023
We break down some of the top local stories from the past week.
