Fireworks displays, parades and other Fourth of July celebrations are going forward in southern New England, in spite of a heat wave that’s brought…
governor
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Politics
Democratic Legislative Endorsements Upset RI Progressives
Rhode Island progressives are expressing outrage about some of the candidates endorsed in legislative elections, including a man who supported President…
Posted inArticle, Health, Politics
7 Things You Should Know About ‘Kristen’s Law’
Governor Gina Raimondo on Friday signed legislation to create a new criminal penalty for drug dealers.
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is here, the General Assembly has adjourned and the political news keeps coming fast and furious. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column….
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Education, Environment, Politics
Planning For The 4th? We Have You Covered
With Independence Day just around the corner, don’t miss out on a variety of events planned across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Whether…
Posted inArticle, Politics
What Happens To Children After They Are Released From Detention Facilities?
Governor Dannel Malloy recently wrote to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar to say he’s prepared to dedicate state resources to reunite…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Politics
RI Labor Union: Supreme Court Decision Will Make Us Stronger, Not Weaker
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, and…
Posted inArticle, Environment, Politics
Who’s Running For Office in Rhode Island In 2018?
The filing deadline to declare a campaign for public office in Rhode Island passed at 4 p.m. Thursday. But final details have not yet been filed by…
Posted inArticle, Business, Politics
Wadensten Unveils GOP Run For RI Lieutenant Governor
Businessman Karl Wadensten is making a run for lieutenant governor in Rhode Island. Wadensten, 58, serves on the board of the state’s economic…
Posted inArticle, Business, Environment, Health, Politics
Pass/Fail? Where Health Legislation Stands As RI Lawmakers Adjourn
Some Health Bills That Passed – Or Died – During this Legislative Session:
