Hospital operators seeking permission take over health care facilities in Rhode Island will be required to testify under oath to state regulators under…
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After 85-Vote Loss In '16, Frias Unveils Another Challenge To Mattiello
Cranston Republican Steve Frias — who almost scored a remarkable upset in 2016, coming within 85 votes of defeating House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello –…
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General Assembly Approves PawSox Stadium Bill; Team Non-Committal
The General Assembly ended a years-long legislative debate about an envisioned PawSox stadium in Pawtucket by approving Friday what supporters called…
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TGIF: 11 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
What appears to be the last week of the General Assembly is coming in for landing. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual your tips…
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Fung Moving Campaign HQ From Chapel View To Warwick
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung’s gubernatorial campaign is moving from its controversial office location at Chapel View in Cranston to a different space in…
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Bonus Q+A: Rep. Mike Chippendale On The End Of Legislative Session & Governor’s Race
Rhode Island state Representative Mike Chippendale is one of a small contingent of Republicans in General Assembly. The Foster lawmaker stopped by our…
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House Finance Approves PawSox Bill; Debate To Continue Friday
Rhode Island’s House Finance Committee approved legislation Thursday that would help create a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox, although House…
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Carpionato Helped Support Fung — And Mattiello — In 2016
The Carpionato Group contributed to the cost of a campaign mailer that supported Cranston Mayor Allan Fung and Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas…
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RI Rep. Thomas Winfield Not Seeking Re-Election
Rhode Island state Rep. Thomas Winfield (D-Smithfield), one of five remaining House members from an unusually large incoming class in 1992, is not…
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Bee Rally Draws Crowd At RI Statehouse
Lawmakers and environmentalists spoke in front of a crowd of more than 50 people at the Rhode Island Statehouse Tuesday to raise awareness about…
