Rhode Island state Sen. Louis DiPalma (D-Middletown) joins Political Roundtable to discuss two of the top issues facing lawmakers in 2020: the battle between IGT and Twin River, and an estimated $200 million deficit that needs to be eliminated before the start of the next fiscal year in July.
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Q&A: Raimondo On Hasbro, Gas Tax Hike, National Outlook For Democrats & More
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about impeachment, the national outlook for Democrats, a proposal to raise the gas tax, whether Hasbro will stay in Rhode Island and more, in part two of our year-end interview.
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Q&A: Raimondo On Her Priorities, RI’s Persistent Deficits, Healthcare Landscape & More
In the first part of a two-part year-end interview, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about the priorities for the remainder of her term, the state’s persistent budget deficits, why did she waited until her second term to focus on Providence’s under-performing public schools, and more.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For December 20
Question of the Week: When will Rhode Island next begin a new legislative session without a budget deficit? 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. (A quick program note: I’m taking some time off to […]
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Q&A: Mattiello On RI Budget, Schools, Harassment & More
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello sat down for a year-end interview to discuss a broad range of issues, including Rhode Island’s budget outlook, his current stance on marijuana legislation, efforts to keep Hasbro in the state, and more.
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Ruggerio Says RI Needs To Confront Its Structural Deficit
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio believes the state needs to be more to eliminate its structural deficit, but it’s unclear how much progress can be made due to short-term red ink.
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Rep. Maldonado Resigning To Take AIPAC Job In New York
State Rep. Shelby Maldonado (D-Central Falls), a rising star in Rhode Island politics, is resigning to take a job in New York, The Public’s Radio has learned.
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New Soccer Arena Is Part Of $400M Development Plan Unveiled In Pawtucket
Pawtucket and state officials unveiled Monday $400 million in proposed development spread over three sites, including a new 7500-seat soccer arena on the banks of the Seekonk River.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For November 22
Question of the Week: How will strife between women activists and Rhode Island’s dominant political party spill into 2020? 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. (One quick program note: TGIF will take a post-Thanksgiving […]
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Bonus Q&A: Walsh On Legislative Culture, Income Equality, ‘Reform Democrats,’ & More
State Rep. Moira Walsh (D-Providence) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss her role in the RI House, income inequality, Providence schools, who she likes for president, and more.
