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Hyers Signs on to Manage Gubernatorial Campaign in Montana
Eric Hyers, who managed Governor Gina Raimondo’s winning campaign last year, has signed on to pilot what is expected to be a competitive re-election…
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R.I.P. Chris Nocera
Christopher Nocera, a longtime Providence political operative, Elmhurst neighborhood activist and City Hall fixture, died suddenly last night. He was 60…
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Providence Celebrates Cape Verdean Independence
After Saturday’s 4th of July celebrations, Rhode Island’s Cape Verdean community celebrated its independence. Thousands of people gathered in India…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What Chafee Needs To Do Very Soon
So Lincoln Chafee has become the first Rhode Islander to seek a major party nomination for president. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on why Chafee…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The temperature is rising, the General Assembly’s budget vote is drawing closer, and a PawSox deal still hangs in the balance. So thanks for stopping…
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Bonus Q+A: Cicilline On His First Bill, D.C. Gridlock, And More
Congressman David Cicilline (D) recently passed his first standalone bill since first winning election to Congress. He stopped by Rhode Island Public…
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Political Roundtable: Cicilline on Congress, Raimondo’s Infrastructure Plan & PawSox
Congressman David Cicilline joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Congress, the PawSox, Governor Raimondo’s infrastructure plan, and other…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The time for raking snow from the roof has given way to the delights of spring and inevitable complaints about heat and humidity. The General Assembly…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column, recapping another eventful week in Rhode Island. As always, your tips and feedback is welcome, and you can…
