Your humble correspondent is back on the beat after taking most of last week off. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
October beckons, with playoff baseball, autumnal beauty, and the run-up to the deciding of legislative races. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Political Roundtable: Matos on Clinton, Providence Pension & Body Cameras
Ward 15 Providence Councilor Sabina Matos joins Political Roundtable to discuss this week’s presidential debate, the outlook for Providence’s pension…
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Bonus Q&A: Matos On Providence Finances, Firefighters, Elorza & More
Ward 15 Providence Councilor Sabina Matos joins Bonus Q&A to talk about city finances, the thaw in the dispute with firefighters, Kennedy Plaza,…
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Burrillville Town Council Takes Stand Against Proposed Power Plant
After heeding the advice of its consultants and local offices, the Burrillville Town Council unanimously agreed to oppose a proposed 1,000 megawatt…
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This Week In Power Plant News
Here’s a rundown of what’s happening this week with the proposed Burrillville power plant: Public comment hearing The Energy Facility Siting Board holds…
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Unpacking Providence’s Proposed ‘Community Safety Act’
City officials in Providence are considering an ordinance aimed at racial profiling by the police. The measure is known as the Community Safety Act….
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tuesday’s (predictably) low-turnout primary (surprisingly) punched above its weight in offering a lot of grist for the political mill. So let’s get…
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In Upset, Ranglin-Vassell Defeats DeSimone; Frias Wins In Cranston
In a surprising blow to Rhode Island’s political status quo, first-time candidate Marcia Ranglin-Vassell defeated House Majority Leader John DeSimone…
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Rhody Votes '16: Lombardi, Catanzaro Clash In North Providence Mayoral Race
Longtime North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi faces a challenge from fellow Democrat Kristen Catanzaro in Tuesday’s primary election. The race is…
