Rhode Island Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Cienki joins Political Roundtable to discuss the proposed $1 billion extension for IGT, and House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
IGT vs Twin River
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Twin River, IGT Debate Whether Open Bidding Should Decide Mammoth Gambling Contract
A senior executive with Twin River Management Group urged the Rhode Island House Finance Committee to use open bidding to settle the state’s next major gambling contract, arguing that it would result in a better deal for taxpayers. Twin River also revealed that it has an agreement with the Greek company Intralot to provide gaming […]
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Senate Finance Presses Questions On Proposed $1B Extension For IGT
Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee members pressed the Raimondo administration Tuesday night on whether the stated benefits of a proposed 20-year $1 billion contract for IGT Global Solutions are spelled out in legislation. Finance Chairman William Conley (D-East Providence) noted, for example, how the bill for the extension calls for the company to have a […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For September 27
Question of the Week: What will happen with the proposed IGT extension, and when will it happen? That’s my top item this week, so read on. 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 […]
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Bonus Q&A: Conley On Tax Program, Progressive Challengers, Fane Tower & More
RI Senate Finance Chairman William Conley (D-East Providence) joins on Bonus Q&A this week. We discuss issues including a new legislative tax incentive program, the progressive slate of candidates unveiled this week by the RI Political Cooperative, RI’s reliance on gambling revenue, the Fane Tower proposal, and more.
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Political Roundtable: Conley On Proposed $1B IGT Extension & Pursuing An Impeachment Inquiry Against President Trump
RI Senate Finance Chairman William Conley joins Political Roundtable to discuss the proposed $1 billion 20-year extension for gambling-services company IGT, and the move by U.S. House leadership to back an impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For September 20
Question of the Week: What difference does it make if elected officials send their own kids to the traditional public schools in their home community? That’s my top item this week, so read on. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me […]
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Political Roundtable: Paolino on IGT Vs Twin River, Providence Schools And Kennedy Plaza
Businessman, former Providence mayor and RI Democratic National Committeeman Joseph R. Paolino Jr. joins Political Roundtable to discuss the battle between IGT and Twin River; whether Providence schools would be better if more local elected officials sent their kids to them; and debate about the future of Kennedy Plaza.
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RI Senate Committee Offers Skeptical Initial Reaction To IGT Extension
Members of the Senate Finance Committee offered a skeptical reaction during a Statehouse hearing Thursday to Governor Gina Raimondo’s support for a 20-year no-bid extension for IGT.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For September 6
Question of the Week: Would the mayor of Fall River make Buddy Cianci blush? 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) Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo remains unstinting in her support […]
