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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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For July 19
You think it’s hot out there? Give it a few months and we’ll be griping about the cold. Regardless, 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 program note: TGIF is taking a summer break […]
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Wexford Innovation Center Opens In Providence
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo cited the opening Wednesday of the Wexford Innovation Center in Providence as a vote of confidence in the state’s future. Speaking before a gathering of business people ahead of a ribbon-cutting, Raimondo repeated her view that the state is in the early innings of an economic comeback. At the same […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For July 12
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Put the PawSox on your summer itinerary, while you still can. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. The recess of the General Assembly session last month has done little to dispel […]
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Political Roundtable: Infante-Green On The Push To Improve Providence’s Schools
Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joins Political Roundtable to discuss the new effort to improve Providence’s public schools. Among the topics: Why she hasn’t yet outlined next steps for school improvement; How she will overcome opposition to making changes; Whether the Providence Teachers Union contract can be changed without alienating teachers.
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CNBC Ranks RI Last In Scorecard On Best States For Business
CNBC ranks Rhode Island last in its latest scorecard of the best states for business, offering a pointed contrast to Gov. Gina Raimondo’s description of progress during her tenure. “Rhode Island has been here before — this is its fifth time in last place,” CNBC notes in its 13th ranking of the business climate in […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For July 5
The General Assembly is done for a while, and it’s time to hit the beach. 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) Until Friday, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s office was […]
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GOP Charges RI’s Budget Process Suffers From A Lack Of Transparency
Two Rhode Island Republicans say the case of Cranston chiropractor Dr. Victor Pedro underscores a lack of transparency in the state budget process, and they vowed to continue hammering the issue to inform voters ahead of legislative elections next year. “The Finance Committee never knew about Dr. Pedro from the documents that they had been […]
