Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q+A to talk about the capital city’s budget outlook, whether past city councilors who work for the city should…
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Political Roundtable: Elorza On Providence Finances & The Overtime Dispute With Firefighters
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is our guest for the first Political Roundtable of 2016. We discuss concerns on Providence finances and the city’s ongoing…
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Rhode Island's Biggest Stories Of 2015
1. Gordon Fox Goes from State House to Prison Gordon Fox rose from humble roots to hold what is often called the most powerful job in Rhode Island…
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TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There’s just one week until Christmas, so I want to wish a very happy holiday season to my readers, and offer my thanks for stopping by in 2015. …
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Costantino Signals Willingness To Speak With House Oversight Committee
Former House Finance chairman Steve Costantino said through his lawyer Wednesday that he’s willing to return to Rhode Island to answer questions about…
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Arbitration To Begin In Ongoing Battle Between Providence Firefighters And The City
Arbitration is set to begin Wednesday between Providence and its firefighters, as the two sides wage a legal battle over work schedules. This spring,…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. We’re headed toward the pre-holiday slowdown, although the political hot stove league continues to simmer….
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Elorza, Firefighters To Chill
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s first year in office has been dominated by a caustic dispute with the city’s unionized firefighters. RIPR political…
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To Recruit A More Diverse Applicant Pool, Pawtucket Police Debut New Campaign
Pawtucket’s police department is trying a new tack to recruit officers. The city hopes a couple of new recruiting videos in English and Spanish will…
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RI Supreme Court Rejects Delaying Arbitration For Providence Firefighters
In a decision released Wednesday, the state Supreme Court declined to delay an arbitration case involving the Providence firefighters’ union. The City…
