House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello emerged with a 65-vote lead over Republican rival Steven Frias after the state Board of Elections counted mail ballots…
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A Rough Election Night for Rhode Island Democrats Played Out At The Biltmore
All you needed to know about yesterday’s election in Rhode Island was on display last night at the Garden Room at Biltmore Hotel in downtown Providence,…
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Speaker Mattiello Claims Victory; Frias Not Ready To Concede
Republican challenger Steven Frias edged Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello in voting Tuesday, but Mattiello said he received more than enough…
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TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Fasten your seatbelt for what promises to be an impactful Election Day next Tuesday. In the meantime, thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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Lookout RI Endorsement Of Mattiello May Violate IRS Regulation
Lookout RI’s endorsement of House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello through an advertisement in the Cranston Herald may violate an IRS ban on campaign…
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Rhody Votes ’16: Frias And Mattiello Go Head-To-Head In Cranston
The speaker of the House is often called the most powerful elected official in state government. That’s because the speaker controls the flow of…
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RI GOP Chairman Files Complaint On Lawton’s Endorsement Of Speaker Mattiello
State Republican Chairman Brandon Bell filed a complaint with the state Elections Board on Monday, calling on the board to investigate a possible…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’re heading into the home stretch ahead of Rhode Island’s November 8th election. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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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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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…
