Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Dan McGowan from The Boston Globe and URI emeritus professor of political science Maureen Moakley join the panel. Topics include: Gorbea’s recently announced 2022 run for governor; Whether she supports more charter schools; The state takeover of the Providence schools; […]
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Elorza’s pension proposal relies on a risky approach and an adviser linked with 38 Studios
The underfunded pension system in Providence is like a time bomb. That’s because the huge shortfall for long-term obligations threatens to overwhelm other parts of the city’s budget. But there are a lot of questions about Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s latest proposed fix. Rhode Island’s House Finance Committee is expected to hold an initial hearing on Elorza’s plan this week or next week.
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Associates who arranged bribes for Fall River’s ex-mayor set to be sentenced this summer
Hearings have been scheduled for several defendants who testified that they helped Jasiel Correia solicit more than $500,000 from marijuana vendors.
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Vineyard Wind gains final approval from Biden administration
The federal government announced its final approval of the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm Tuesday. The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project, south of Martha’s Vineyard near Cape Cod, would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Vineyard Wind, a joit venture between a Danish investment firm and the Basque utility Iberdrola, indicated […]
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VP Harris promotes infrastructure plan during RI visit
Vice President Kamala Harris made a whirlwind visit to Rhode Island on Tuesday, urging support for the Biden administration’s spending initiatives.
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R.I. physicians alarmed by legislation to shift control over emergency medical services
Rhode Island physicians groups are sounding alarms about legislation moving through the General Assembly that they say would strip the authority of the state health director over emergency medical services. The legislation (H-6282 and S-860) would prevent the health director from enacting EMS regulations, protocols and licensing requirements without the approval of a 25-member board […]
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Revised IGT-Bally's bill expected to get House Finance vote this week
A revised bill for IGT and Bally’s, formerly known as Twin River, to provide Rhode Island’s gambling services for an additional 20 years appears to be on the legislative fast track, with a vote in the House Finance Committee expected Thursday. The updated bill, which includes added financial inducements sought by House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi, […]
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Prospect Medical pulls out of ownership change in RI
In the latest skirmish between Prospect Medical Holdings and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha, Prospect announced Friday it is withdrawing from the state process for changing its ownership.
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Despite financial questions, advisory council approves ownership change for RI’s third-largest hospital group
A controversial change in ownership for two Rhode Island hospitals is moving ahead, despite questions about the financial stability of the buyer. These questions mark the latest chapter in a long-running saga featuring Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence and Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence.
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In surprise, Rhode Island gets to keep two congressional seats
Rhode Island will keep its two congressional districts after the 2020 Census, helping to maintain the state’s share of federal resources and sparing a change for either Reps. David Cicilline or Jim Langevin. Rhode Island has gained more than 40,000 residents since the 2010 Census, a large enough gain to keep it from joining the […]
