Twin River has signed up another partner, Scientific Games, an acknowledged leader in the gambling industry, in its effort to compete for a lucrative long-term contract to operate most gambling services in Rhode Island. Marc Crisafulli, executive vice president of Twin River Worldwide Holdings, cited the development as “further proof that there is significant interest […]
Gina Raimondo
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In Consent Agreement, Twin River Settles Accusation Of Violating Its Regulatory Agreement In RI
Twin River Worldwide Holdings has agreed to pay the state of Rhode Island $180,000 and to take a series of other steps to resolve the state’s accusation that Twin River violated its regulatory agreement by understating its debt to equity ratio.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For October 18
Question of the Week: What does the future hold? A hardy perennial as I wrestle with a cold, a lack of lunch and a lot of news at week’s end. 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 […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For October 11
Question of the Week: How will House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry affect the outcome of the 2020 presidential race? That will play out through next November, and there will be a lot of news along the way. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you […]
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Political Roundtable: Cienki On Proposed $1B IGT Deal & House Democrats’ Inquiry Of President Trump
Rhode Island Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Cienki joins Political Roundtable to discuss the proposed $1 billion extension for IGT, and House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For September 27
Question of the Week: What will happen with the proposed IGT extension, and when will it happen? That’s my top item this week, so read on. 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 […]
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Rhode Island Lawmaker Wants to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
State Representative Julie Casimiro says she’s worried about the health impacts of vaping.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For September 20
Question of the Week: What difference does it make if elected officials send their own kids to the traditional public schools in their home community? That’s my top item this week, so read on. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me […]
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Fewer Than Half Of Providence Politicians’ Children Go To Traditional Public Schools
A review by The Public’s Radio shows that fewer than half of the school-age children of elected officials from Providence attend traditional public schools. This finding raises questions about whether elected officials are vested in new efforts to improve Rhode Island’s largest school system.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For September 6
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 […]
