In a sharp reversal from a vote one day earlier, the Providence Board of Canvassers found Thursday that state Rep. John Carnevale, a four-term member…
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Former Providence Police Chief Put On Leave After Outburst In CT
The President of the New Haven Connecticut Police Union calls it disheartening that the city’s police chief has been put on paid leave after another…
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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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Democratic Fundraiser And Party Leader Mark Weiner Passes Away At 62
Update: Bill Clinton and Rev. Jesse Jackson to attend Weiner funeral Tuesday at Temple Beth-El in Providence at 11 a.m. Mark Weiner of East Greenwich,…
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Tony Simon Leaving As Elorza’s Chief Of Staff; Nicole Pollock To Succeed Him
Tony Simon is leaving his role as Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s chief of staff at the end of August to launch a political consulting firm. He’ll be…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: On The Two Conventions, Clinton Vs. Trump
The Republican National Convention that nominated Donald Trump is history. The Democratic convention that is poised to tap Hillary Clinton begins today.
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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…
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Top Prov. Official Named Raimondo Chief Of Staff
Providence Chief Operating Officer Brett Smiley will take over as Gov. Gina Raimondo’s chief of staff, following the departure of Stephen Neuman, who…
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Bonus Q&A: Mayor Diossa On Schools, Politics and the Arts
Central Falls Mayor James Diossa joins RIPR’s Chuck Hinman and Scott Mackay for a discussion of school funding, politics, and housing and the arts in…
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Political Roundtable: Mayor Diossa On Police-Community Relations, RI's Business Climate
Central Falls Mayor James Diossa joins Political Roundtable to discuss how to improve relations the between police and minorities, the Rhode Island…
