A primary to fill the First Congressional District seat could be held as soon as Aug. 8.
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Political Roundtable: Neronha on guns, RI’s hospital landscape, the death of Tyre Nichols & more
The recent death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police came almost three years after the death of George Floyd. The clear question is, what will it take to stop this? What do police need to do differently to prevent minor infractions from escalating into violent tragedies? Welcome to Political Roundtable. I’m Ian […]
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The enduring challenge of closing New Bedford’s 135-year-old jail
Less than a month into his first term, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux announced his intention to close the Ash Street Jail. It’s one of the oldest carceral facilities in America, but the project of closing it has proven to be more difficult than expected.
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Mobile addiction treatment clinic ordered to leave Woonsocket
The City of Woonsocket has ordered a mobile health clinic licensed to dispense addiction treatment medication to leave its current location, saying it’s in violation of city zoning laws. The “cease and desist order” states that the mobile clinic operated by CODAC Behavioral Healthcare is parked in a major commercial district rather than an area […]
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Ceremony and talk of key challenges highlight inauguration day in Rhode Island
Pomp and circumstances mixed with talk of the serious issues facing Rhode Island as Gov. Dan McKee, other top state officials and legislators were inaugurated Tuesday. During a speech at the Rhode Island Convention Center, McKee sounded an optimistic note, asserting that a positive attitude will help to move the state forward after COVID sparked […]
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The radio version of a Christmas classic told on the Gamm stage
The Gamm Theater is bringing back their annual production of a Christmas favorite, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” this time with a twist: they’re performing the story as an old-time radio show.
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Political Roundtable: Cotter on how she won in a conservative RI district
State Rep-elect Megan Cotter is one of 12 new state representatives elected last month. The Exeter Democrat is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Here’s a transcript: Ian Donnis: state Representative-elect Meghan Cotter, welcome to The Public’s Radio and congratulations on your election. Megan Cotter: Thank you. I’m very happy to be here. Thanks […]
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Rhode Island launches legal adult-use sales of recreational cannabis
At age 96, Joe Maraia has seen and done a lot of things. But until Thursday, he had never bellied up to the counter of a cannabis dispensary and plunked down cash for $40 in marijuana-laced baked goods. The image of Greatest Generation veterans like Maraia — who said he served in the Pacific with […]
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On Political Roundtable: Election 2022, Our panel discusses key races; Jim Ludes on political violence; and Lawrence Verria on Robert “Cool Moose” Healey
Rhode Islanders will decide a series of key political races when the current campaign season ends Tuesday. Will Allan Fung become the first Republican to win a U.S. House seat in Rhode Island in about 30 years? And will Democratic Governor Dan McKee win a full four-year term? And what does the relatively tepid turnout of mid-term elections say about the health of our democracy? The end of the election next week is a prelude to the 2024 presidential contest, and this comes at a time of heightened political division in the United States.
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Allegations fly in final Bristol County sheriff debate
In their last debate before voters head to the polls on Nov. 8, Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson and his challenger Paul Heroux traded a series of serious allegations about recent misconduct in each candidate’s respective public office.
