Leave it to Rhode Island to provide a counter-narrative to the notion that the news slows down in summer, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Elections Likely To Move General Assembly Left
While many Ocean State voters are more focused on August vacations than politics, candidates for the legislature are knocking on doors, appearing at…
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Political Roundtable: Avedisian on Carnevale, Trump & the GOP Legislative Outlook
Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian joins Political Roundtable to discuss the residency case featuring state Rep. John Carnevale; the presidential battle…
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Elorza Rips Providence Canvassers’ Chair For Opposing More Information In Carnevale Case
The two-member Providence Board of Canvassers split on a partisan line Wednesday on whether to accept more information in considering whether state Rep…
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RI Democratic Chair Calls For Carnevale To Reconsider His Candidacy
State Democratic Chairman Joseph McNamara said Tuesday that embattled state Rep. John Carnevale should reconsider his decision to seek re-election. …
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Elections Board Calls For Canvassers To Determine Rep. Carnevale’s Residency
Faced with Republican efforts to remove state Rep. John Carnevale’s name from the fall ballot, the state Board of Elections on Monday called for the…
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With Vow To Be A ‘Major Force,’ Rhode Island Working Families Makes Primary Endorsements
Rhode Island Working Families, the newish progressive group, has made six legislative endorsements, as part of the group’s aspiration to be “a major…
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Analysis: Mattiello Had Little Choice But To Abandon Carnevale
This comes as no surprise, but it is relevant: RI House Speaker Nick Mattiello, D-Cranston is demoting embattled Rep. John Carnevale, D-Providence,…
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Mattiello: Carnevale’s Behavior “Unacceptable;” Says Voters Will Decide His Fate
In his first public remarks since returning from a Canadian vacation last week, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello called the most recent revelations…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through…
