National education advocacy group Chiefs for Change has a new CEO, and he comes from the Ocean State. The group has tapped Rhode Island Mayoral…
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Opponents Say They Will Call On Providence City Council To Block PawSox Stadium
Opponents of a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium in Providence say they have gathered enough signatures to ask the City Council to effectively block the…
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Mayors Diossa, Grebien Heading to Colombia to Explore Cultural Exchanges
Central Falls Mayor James Diossa and Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien are slated to visit Arjona, Colombia, this week to explore cultural exchanges. …
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Enjoy summer while you can. Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by. As always, your tips and comments remain welcome via idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org,…
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Ex-Chief Palombo Wants Cranston to Pay For His Own Legal Representation
Former Cranston police chief Marco Polombo Jr. wants the city to pay for his own legal representation to defend against two pending lawsuits. A lawyer…
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Cranston Residents, Councilors Say State Police Report Has Eroded Their Trust in Fung
Residents and some city councilors said Tuesday the findings of a lacerating State Police report have eroded their trust in Cranston Mayor Allan Fung….
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Fung To Appear Before City Council In Special Meeting
The Cranston City Council has scheduled a special meeting tonight. The meeting will center on questions the council has for Mayor Allan Fung, regarding…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political pot keeps simmering as the calendar turns to August. Thanks for stopping by. As always, feel free to send me a tip or comment at idonnis …
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Fung’s Cranston Police Foibles
Cranston Mayor Alan Fung says he is sorry for police misconduct on his watch. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay assesses the damage to the once…
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Political Roundtable: Violet on Fung, PawSox & Elorza’s Overtime Battle with Firefighters
Lawyer, commentator and former attorney general Arlene Violet joins Political Roundtable this week
