Former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee said he’s highly likely to make a Democratic primary challenge to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse this year. “I’m 90 percent…
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Chafee Says He Won’t Run For RI Governor in 2018
Former governor and U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee says it is “very unlikely” he will try to make a political comeback this year by running in the…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Only about two months remain until the filing deadline to run for public office in Rhode Island this year, so a more active phase of campaign season is…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Raimondo Paradox
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo faces headwinds in her reelection campaign. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses why the governor is so well…
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Q&A: Kent Willever On Policing Ethics In Rhode Island Politics
Kent Willever, 74, retired last week as executive director of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission. The commission was created by voters frustrated with…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
One need not suffer from triskaidekaphobia to question Rhode Island’s budget outlook. But lawmakers are heading off on their spring break, and the…
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Bonus Q&A: Maldonado On Immigration, Progressives, Affordable Housing & More
Rhode Island State Rep. Shelby Maldonado joins Bonus Q&A to talk about the intersection of politics and immigration, the clash between progressives…
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GOP Gov Candidate Feroce Unveils Emphasis On Tax Cuts And Blockchain
Republican candidate Giovanni Feroce said he will cut taxes sharply, try to make Rhode Island a right to work state, and instill a reliance on…
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Trump Revives Mary McElroy’s Nomination To Be A Federal Judge
Almost three years after Rhode Island’s two U.S. senators announced Mary McEloy’s nomination to be a federal judge, President Trump has revived McElroy…
