Most of the media coverage of last week’s Rhode Island primaries focused on the statewide contests for governor and lieutenant governor. But RIPR…
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Worcester City Council Approves $100 Million Stadium Package To Lure PawSox
The Worcester City Council on Wednesday approved a $100.8 million stadium financing package to bring the Red Sox’s top farm team to Central…
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Other Cities’ Stadium Woes Serve Warning To Worcester And The PawSox
Worcester’s proposed new stadium for the Red Sox’s top farm team would be the most expensive minor league ballpark ever built, and most of the bill…
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Worcester City Council Is A Fan Of Plan To Bring PawSox To Town
The Worcester City Council on Tuesday hailed a plan to build a new baseball stadium for the Red Sox’s top farm team, suggesting the proposal could…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is zipping by, so enjoy the beach and warm weather while you can. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and comments remain…
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Political Roundtable: Kerwin On Debates, Guns & Why She’s Running
Katherine Kerwin, who is running unopposed to be the Ward 12 city councilor in Providence, and who also serves as communications director for the Rhode…
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Primary To Decide Battle Between Progressive & Former Trump Supporter
In less than five weeks, Rhode Islanders will go to the polls for a primary election. And because the state has so few Republican voters, primaries…
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Capuano Touts Experience While Pressley Calls For Change At Democratic Forum
Although they agree on most issues, Congressman Michael Capuano and his challenger, Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, sought to sharpen their…
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Providence Council President Criticizes Ad Contract With GoLocalProv
Providence City Council President David Salvatore is calling on the web site GoLocalProv.com to return about $67,500 in ad revenue to the city, due to…
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Lombardi To Skip Providence Mayoral Run, Seek Re-Election To RI House
In a boost for Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, state Rep. John Lombardi (D-Providence) has decided to seek re-election to his legislative post rather…