Embattled Rhode Island state Sen. Nicholas Kettle resigned Thursday, criticizing Senate leaders for not understanding “the importance of due process as…
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Charges Against Sen. Kettle Contrast With Profile Of Self-Described ‘Political Dork’
With a campaign message challenging the status quo, Rhode Island Sen. Nicholas Kettle welcomed the attempt to bolster the state GOP’s perennial uphill…
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T.F. Green, The Largely Forgotten Man For Whom The RI Airport Is Named
Top Rhode Island lawmakers are pushing legislation to rename T.F. Green Airport as Rhode Island International Airport, a shift designed to strengthen…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A sadly familiar story dominates the news once again. Meanwhile, the political beat remains busy in the Biggest Little. As usual your tips and comments…
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New Travel Destination: RI International Airport?
Two top state lawmakers are introducing a bill Wednesday to rename T.F. Green Airport as Rhode Island International Airport, a move meant to bolster the…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political heat is rising, slowly but surely, as we move closer to election season. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your…
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Raimondo Maintains Big Fundraising Lead In Q4; Survey Puts Approval At 40 Percent
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo maintained her huge financial advantage over gubernatorial rivals in fourth-quarter fundraising, with a balance of $3…
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RI Health Director Orders Care New England To Pay $500K To Pawtucket, Central Falls
Rhode Island’s health director has ordered Care New England Health System to pay a half-million dollars a year to the cities of Pawtucket and Central…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Chapel Grille is the place to be, right? The Cranston restaurant has emerged as a hot spot for political parlays, with uncertain fallout moving forward….
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Whither the Democratic Party in 2018?
Democrats from Washington, D.C. to New England and beyond are hopeful about their electoral chances in this year’s midterms. But RIPR political analyst…
