Question of the Week: Would the mayor of Fall River make Buddy Cianci blush? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo remains unstinting in her support […]
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Bonus Q&A: Raimondo On General Assembly, Slumping Gambling Revenue & More
RI Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues, including the state’s slumping gambling revenue, relations with the legislature and whether she will make another push to legalize recreational marijuana.
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Political Roundtable: Raimondo On Her Support For Extending IGT, And The Push To Improve Providence Schools
RI Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Roundtable to discuss a proposed no-bid extension for IGT, the state’s biggest gambling vendor, and the push to improve public schools in Providence.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 30
The possibility of recession, shrinking gambling revenue, and a big fight over Rhode Island’s top gambling vendor – what could possibly go wrong? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Gambling […]
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Political Roundtable: Newberry On Schools, Express Train To Boston And RI’s Slumping Gambling Revenue
Rhode Island state Rep. Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the state’s slumping gambling revenue, the outlook for an express train between Boston and Providence, and the quest to improve Providence schools.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 9
The march to the start of a new school year continues, with a lot on the line for Providence and the entire state. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) It’s […]
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IGT Rival Scientific Games Joins The Fight For RI’s Gambling Business
Scientific Games Corporation, a top rival to IGT, has joined the intense battle over which company will provide video and lottery services to the state of Rhode Island. A filing with Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea’s office shows that Las Vegas-based Scientific Games has signed up Leonard Lopes as a lobbyist. The company is expected […]
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Raimondo Says Benefits of IGT Deal Justify Not Going Out To Bid
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said Monday that the value of maintaining IGT’s presence in the state justifies not going out to bid for the work provided by the gambling company. The governor was asked after an unrelated news conference how Rhode Islanders can know the state is getting the best deal without going to […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 2
August is here, so hit the beach and enjoy the warmth while you can. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. With the fur continuing to fly between IGT and Twin River, […]
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Political Roundtable: Shekarchi on IGT vs Twin River, The Aponte Case & Medicare For All
RI House Majority Leader Joseph Shekarchi (D-Warwick) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the high-stakes battle between IGT and Twin River; how to discourage political wrongdoing; and the debate about whether Democrats should tack left or to the center in their fight with President Trump.
