Twin River has signed up another partner, Scientific Games, an acknowledged leader in the gambling industry, in its effort to compete for a lucrative long-term contract to operate most gambling services in Rhode Island. Marc Crisafulli, executive vice president of Twin River Worldwide Holdings, cited the development as “further proof that there is significant interest […]
Nick Mattiello
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For October 18
Question of the Week: What does the future hold? A hardy perennial as I wrestle with a cold, a lack of lunch and a lot of news at week’s end. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on […]
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Strategist For RI Speaker Mattiello’s 2016 Campaign Indicted On Two Charges
Jeff Britt, a storied Rhode Island political strategist who has worked for Republicans and Democrats, has been indicted on two charges, including a felony charge of money laundering for actions during House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s 2016 re-election campaign, Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Friday.
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Scott MacKay Commentary
Time for IGT and Twin River to stop fighting over RI gambling money
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Feds Subpoena State Records Related To Controversial Cranston Chiropractor
Federal authorities have subpoenaed state records involving a Cranston chiropractor who was lined up to get $1 million in the most recent state budget, according to a state official David Levesque, a spokesman for Rhode Island’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services, said the U.S. Department of Justice requested records related to Dr. Victor […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For October 11
Question of the Week: How will House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry affect the outcome of the 2020 presidential race? That will play out through next November, and there will be a lot of news along the way. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you […]
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Good Government Group Praises Grand Jury Probe Related To Mattiello’s 2016 Campaign
A good government group says a grand jury probe of Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s 2016 re-election campaign could deliver what it calls overdue accountability. But Mattiello’s campaign downplays the matter, and says the issue has already been settled.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For September 20
Question of the Week: What difference does it make if elected officials send their own kids to the traditional public schools in their home community? That’s my top item this week, so read on. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 30
The possibility of recession, shrinking gambling revenue, and a big fight over Rhode Island’s top gambling vendor – what could possibly go wrong? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Gambling […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 16
It always comes back to Rhode Island, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls promises to remain in the spotlight after a pickup […]
