In the famous words of an old friend and colleague Charlie Bakst (the ProJo’s longtime political columnist, when the state’s largest newspaper had such…
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Raimondo Offers State Workers Early Retirement Bonus
In an effort to trim costs, Gov. Gina Raimondo’s administration is offering veteran state employees an incentive of up to $40,000 in an early retirement…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The fall campaign announcement season is here, bringing us closer to a new year bursting with political storylines. So thanks for stopping by. As usual,…
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Political Roundtable: Regunberg On Las Vegas, Paid Sick Leave & Running For LG
State Rep. Aaron Regunberg (D-Providence) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the mass shooting in Las Vegas, the merits of paid sick leave, and his…
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Governor Raimondo Apologizes After Remarks About Rhode Island Media Organizations
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo made critical remarks about the local media during an appearance Tuesday at Brown University, calling The Providence…
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Environmentalist Pledges Gubernatorial Campaign On Wide Range Of Issues
Paul Roselli, president of the Burrillville Land Trust and opponent of a proposed natural gas power plant in the same town, has officially announced his…
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Burrillville Power Plant Opponent Plans To Announce Run For Governor
Paul Roselli, president of the Burrillville Land Trust, is expected to challenge Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo in a Democratic primary in 2018.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island inexorably moves toward a fresh campaign season as we leave summer behind. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Raimondo Vetoes Firefighter Disability Pension Bill; Says It Would Hurt Cities And Towns’ Finances
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has vetoed a bill making it easier for firefighters to get disability pensions, saying it would reverse fiscal…
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RI Officials Tout Wexford Innovation Complex As A Catalyst For Growth
Rhode Island political and business officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the Wexford Innovation Complex, the first major development in…
