Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss a new study on the economic impact of truck tolls; whether her office…
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Court Documents On 38 Studios to Be Released; Timing Unclear
All the currently sealed court documents in the state’s lawsuit over 38 Studios will be made public, Judge Michael Silverstein said Friday, although the…
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PawSox Stadium Vs Superman Building: The Battle Over Public Subsidies
A proposed ballpark for the PawSox in Providence and the vacant so-called Superman Building might seem to have little in common. Yet both raise…
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Roos Leaving Magaziner’s Staff; Ortiz Heading to Treasury from City Hall
Andrew Roos, who joined Gina Raimondo as chief of staff in 2013 as she was gearing up for her successful gubernatorial run and who remained in that…
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No Confidence Vote Expected For Cranston Mayor Allan Fung
The Cranston City Council plans to take a no-confidence vote Monday regarding Mayor Allan Fung. This follows a scathing recent review of the city police…
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Advocacy Groups Call For An In-Depth Probe On 38 Studios
Three advocacy groups called Thursday afternoon for an in-depth investigation into the state’s disastrous experience with video-game maker 38 Studios.
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Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza Visits Guatemala To Drum Up Economic Leads
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is slated to return Thursday from a trip scouting economic development ideas in Guatemala. Elorza and the city’s economic…
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Reed, Whitehouse Back Obama Iran Nuke Deal
Rhode Island’s two U.S. senators, Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, announced today that they will be supporting President Obama’s Iran nuclear…
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Opponents Say They Will Call On Providence City Council To Block PawSox Stadium
Opponents of a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium in Providence say they have gathered enough signatures to ask the City Council to effectively block the…
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I-195 District Commission Hires Real Estate Investor as Executive Director
The I-195 District Commission charged with overseeing the redevelopment of about 20 acres of land near downtown Providence on Monday hired Peter…
