Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello faces heightened scrutiny due to a new Statehouse controversy. An allegation of sexual harassment involving two lawmakers emerged just one week ahead of Election Day. Mattiello already faced a competitive fight for re-election in his state representative district in Cranston.
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Mattiello Critic Says General Assembly Lacks An Effective Way To Review Harassment Claims
The Rhode Island lawmaker who pushed unsuccessfully last session for a package of bills to meant to discourage sexual harassment at the Statehouse said the legislature lacks an effective process for reviewing harassment claims. State Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown) said Rhode Island needs to look to other states to establish a process for vetting […]
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The chill in in the air is picking up, pointing the way to November. 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. The calendar shows how we’re slightly more than two weeks away […]
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RI NOW & Anti-Gun Violence Group Team Up In Anti-Mattiello Campaign
Two groups, the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence and the Rhode Island chapter of the National Organization for Women, announced Wednesday they’ve joined forces to push for the defeat of Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello in his battle for state representative with Republican Steve Frias. The effort to eject a Democratic lawmaker is striking […]
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island’s primary election is almost here, and there’s a lot on the line — and a hurricane may land around mid-week, potentially suppressing turnout. 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. […]
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TGIF: 23 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
October is here and the general election is slightly more than four weeks away. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As uusual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1. Sure, independent candidate for governor Joe Trillo oversold the significance […]
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Analysis: RI Progressive Democrats Win Crucial General Assembly Seats
What the results of RI’s primary election signify for progressives running against Democratic establishment candidates.
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is zipping by, so enjoy the beach and warm weather while you can. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and comments remain welcome. And you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go.
