That’s the question a legislative panel is investigating. Lawmakers are scheduled to hear from several local elected officials and school leaders on…
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RI Leaders React To President Obama’s State Of The Union Address
President Barack Obama delivered his sixth state of the Union address last night. His main focus was the middle class, as the nation continues to…
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Cranston Mayor Fung Chooses Former Campaign Staffer As City Director Of Administration
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung has named a new Director of Administration for the city. Robert Coupe is a corporate lawyer with a private practice. Coupe…
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Rhode Island Remembers Activist Sister Anne Keefe
Funeral services for Sister Ann are scheduled for Friday, January 23rd at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Providence. Tributes are pouring in for…
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R.I.P.: State House Reporter Jim Baron's Service
Veteran Rhode Island political reporter Jim Baron was remembered this afternoon as a journalist of great integrity, ability, dedication and humor at a…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy mid-January, dear readers. Bad news: winter is far from over. Good news: spring training isn’t that far, and the political beat remains busy. So…
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Bonus Q&A: Aponte on Working with Elorza, Providence's Economy & More
Providence City Council President Luis Aponte joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss his views on how to improve the city’s economy, his working…
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Cicilline’s Public Forum On Immigration Will Highlight Scams
Congressman David Cicilline is bringing the chair of the congressional Immigration Task Force to Rhode Island Wednesday evening to discuss the president…
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Fighting To Save The Historic Cranston Street Armory In Providence
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza held his inaugural celebration this past Monday night at the Cranston Street Armory, an enormous castle of yellow brick…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Inaugural week is almost over, and the hard work of trying to nudge Rhode Island forward begins anew with a fresh slate of politicos. Thanks for…
