Unemployment is down, cranes are rising over Providence, and there’s hope for a better future. That was the message from Rhode Island Governor Gina…
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Raimondo Uses State Of the State Address To Tout Her Jobs Record
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo used her latest State of the State address to paint an upbeat picture of the Ocean State.
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RI Gov. To Assess ‘State Of The State’ In Election Year
Governor Gina Raimondo addressed Rhode Island lawmakers Tuesday evening with a “State of the State” speech. The address is an annual Statehouse…
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Haitian Community Protests President Trump’s Comments About African, Caribbean Nations
Haitian community activists, politicians and local leaders held a press conference and rally on Sunday to support Rhode Island’s Haitian community, in…
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Due To Upset, Two Key Labor Groups Avoiding Legislative Fundraisers
Due to uncertainty about whether the proposed PawSox stadium will get a vote in the House of Representatives, the leadership of the Rhode Island…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Next week looms as a big table-setter for Rhody politics in 2018, with lots of storylines to follow. So thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and…
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Private Foundations Donate $95K To Expand Foster Care
Two private foundations announced Thursday donations totaling $95,000 to support Rhode Island’s efforts to expand the state’s foster care system.
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PawSox Stadium Plan Sails Through RI Senate Finance Committee
On an 8-to-1 vote, the Rhode Island Senate’s Finance Committee approved legislation that would use public financing to help build a new PawSox stadium…
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Former Obama Administration Official To Coordinate Opioid Response
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has hired former state Senator Tom Coderre, a Democrat, to serve as a senior advisor on the opioid crisis. The governor…
