Longtime North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi faces a challenge from fellow Democrat Kristen Catanzaro in Tuesday’s primary election. The race is…
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TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Weekend and 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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RhodyVotes ’16: The Primary Race For Former Bristol Rep. Ray Gallison’s Seat
Voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary elections in Rhode Island, and one of those primaries will fill a House seat formerly held by Ray Gallison…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health care in Rhode Island: Opioid + benzos = deadly combo: The FDA announced that it will require strong warnings on…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy September! The approach of fall brings plenty of fresh developments on the politics beat. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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Hassenfeld-Backed Group Trying To Counter Gun Groups’ Influence In Four Legislative Races
RI For Gun Safety, a new 527 group funded by former Hasbro Chairman and CEO Alan Hassenfeld is spending tens of thousands on four legislative races…
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RhodyVotes ’16: Newcomer Ranglin-Vassell Wages Challenge To House Majority Leader DeSimone
A first-time candidate is challenging one of the most powerful Democrats in the General Assembly, House Majority Leader John DeSimone.
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Board Of Elections Executive Director Out Following Board Vote Wednesday
Robert Kando, the executive director of the state’s Board of Elections, is out. In a four-to-two vote the group chose to terminate the embattled head…
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RhodyVotes ’16: Democrats Vie For Seat Vacated By State Rep. John Carnevale
The residency case involving state Rep. John Carnevale has resulted in an open seat in the House of Representatives.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
August is on the way out, and legislative primary races are coming up fast. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, you can send your…
