Chris Torres, state director for the Rhode Island Working Families Party, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss his organization, legislative …
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Lawmakers Renew Push To Extend Driver’s Licenses To Undocumented Workers
Advocates are renewing a push to legalize driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. The fate of the legislation remains unclear at this point. Two…
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Is Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Project Worth The Cost To Ratepayers?
After years of effort, Deepwater Wind expects to complete the first offshore wind farm in the US later this year. Supporters say the project off the co…
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Clash Continues On Best Way To Restore Ethics Oversight Of Lawmakers
A stalemate over strengthening the state Ethics Commission has persisted since a 2009 court decision weakened the commission.
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Pitchers and catchers have reported to Fort Myers, so glimmers of spring are slowly approaching. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Quite the busy week in Rhode Island politics, with RhodeWorks sprinting through the legislature. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and commen…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For R.I. To Legalize Pot
Rhode Island’s New England neighbors are moving aggressively forward with legalizing marijuana. RIPR political analyst says the Ocean State shouldn’t b…
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Newberry Calls For Probe Of DOT; Mattiello Says Agency Didn’t Pressure Reps
House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) on Friday called for House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello to launch a House Oversight investigati…
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Raimondo Signs RhodeWorks Into Law; Revised Plan Speeds Through The General Assembly
Almost nine months after unveiling the initial version of her infrastructure proposal, Governor Gina Raimondo on Thursday signed into law a revised ver…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Budget. Truck Tolls. Presidential Politics. It’s all going on, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are wel…
