Proponents of the law say it reduces the possibility of voter fraud. Critics of voter ID laws across the country have said they unfairly discriminate…
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Mass Pot Referendum Has Big Potential Impact On RI
With all the focus on the ugly, roller-coaster presidential campaign, a referendum closer to Rhode Island’s borders hasn’t received much media attention…
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Rhody Votes ’16: Tiverton Residents Consider Twin River Casino Proposal
Next week voters go to the polls to pick the next president of the United States. Rhode Island voters also vote on several statewide issues, including…
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Rhody Votes ’16: With Reluctance And Enthusiasm, Some Sanders’ Supporters Turn To Clinton
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders won Rhode Island’s Democratic primary by more than 10 points, beating rival Hillary Clinton with the help of grass-roots…
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Poll: Support Increases For Legalizing Marijuana In Mass.
A new poll from Boston public radio station WBUR finds growing support for a ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana. In Rhode Island…
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For The First Time, Some New England Voters Can Cast Their Ballots Early
Louisiana and Texas permitted early voting in 1921. It’s a slow moving trend, but it’s definitely taking hold. Thirty-seven states now provide some…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What RI Democrats And Republicans Can Learn From A Caustic Campaign
The days are dwindling in the most caustic presidential campaign in modern history. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders if we can learn some…
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Rhody Votes ’16: Parsing Ballot Question 7, The $50 Million Dollar Housing Bond
CHUCK: Rhode Islanders head to the polls in a few short weeks to vote in the presidential election and decide several local races and ballot questions….
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Role Of Third Parties In The Presidential Contest
The first televised debate in the presidential election is Monday evening. There will be just two candidates on stage, Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump.
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Barrington Voters Oust Rep. Malik in RI District 67
Political newcomer Jason Knight defeated veteran State Rep. Jan Malik in the District 67 Democratic primary by winning a huge victory in the two…
