Rhode Island state Representative Mike Chippendale is one of a small contingent of Republicans in General Assembly. The Foster lawmaker stopped by our…
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RI Rep. Thomas Winfield Not Seeking Re-Election
Rhode Island state Rep. Thomas Winfield (D-Smithfield), one of five remaining House members from an unusually large incoming class in 1992, is not…
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House Finance Committee Expected To Vote Thursday For PawSox Stadium Legislation
In a significant breakthrough on an issue that has consumed attention in Rhode Island for years, the House Finance Committee is expected to vote…
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On 66-7 Vote, RI House Passes $9.55B Budget; Split Detailed For Sports Betting
On a 66 to 7 vote, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a $9.55 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 and that spells out…
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TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The Rhode Island House budget vote is monkeying with our column-writing schedule, so this week’s TGIF is a bit abbreviated. But we’re still checking the…
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Nursing Home Case Settled; Mattiello Cites ‘Systemic’ Problems At Health & Human Services
With a potentially costly legal dispute settled between the state of Rhode Island and a group of nursing homes, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said…
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TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in the Biggest Little. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you…
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FuelCell Energy, Inc. Gets Federal Boost While Continuing To Gauge State Support
Danbury-based FuelCell Energy recently won a $1.5 million research grant from the Department of Energy. It’s money coming at a time when industry…
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Senate Passes Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
The Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would legalize the possession and distribution of test strips to detect fentanyl laced in heroin and other…
