A new poll commissioned by WPRI-TV and Roger William University shows that Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, a Democrat, has opened a seven-point lead…
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Just Unban It? N. Smithfield Council Might Recall Nike Resolution Amid Backlash
North Smithfield’s Town Council will revisit a previously approved nonbinding resolution to boycott Nike products because of public backlash. Town…
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Collins Says She’s Undecided On Kavanaugh Vote, Calls Threatening Voicemails ‘A New Low’
Maine Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is a key vote in the confirmation process of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. As she continues to weigh…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Women, Progressives Triumph in Assembly, Providence Council Campaigns
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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Political Roundtable: Fung On RI’s Primary & His Battle With Raimondo
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, Rhode Island’s Republican gubernatorial nominee, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the outcome of the state’s primary…
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Bonus Q&A: Fung On Economic Development, Trump, Immigration & More
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, the GOP nominee for Rhode Island governor, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss his campaign against Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo…
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Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza Wins Democratic Primary, Supporters Say Ready For More Progress
About 80 supporters, friends, family members and volunteers for Elorza’s campaign clapped and chanted “four more years” as the mayor wrapped up his…
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Pawtucket’s PawSox Wake Becomes Worcester’s Celebration
Well Rhode Island is losing the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester and the Massachusetts city is celebrating in wake of the city council’s overwhelming vote…
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Analysis: RI Progressive Democrats Win Crucial General Assembly Seats
While Matt Brown’s underfunded and underwhelming primary campaign from the left failed to even dent Gov. Gina Raimondo’s march to a second term as Rhode…
