State Democratic Chairman Joseph McNamara said Tuesday that embattled state Rep. John Carnevale should reconsider his decision to seek re-election. …
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With Vow To Be A ‘Major Force,’ Rhode Island Working Families Makes Primary Endorsements
Rhode Island Working Families, the newish progressive group, has made six legislative endorsements, as part of the group’s aspiration to be “a major…
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Analysis: Mattiello Had Little Choice But To Abandon Carnevale
This comes as no surprise, but it is relevant: RI House Speaker Nick Mattiello, D-Cranston is demoting embattled Rep. John Carnevale, D-Providence,…
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Mattiello: Carnevale’s Behavior “Unacceptable;” Says Voters Will Decide His Fate
In his first public remarks since returning from a Canadian vacation last week, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello called the most recent revelations…
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Rhode Island Sends 24 Delegates To The Democratic National Convention
24 Rhode Island delegates are expected in Philadelphia Monday for the Democratic National Convention. Rhode Island Democratic Party spokeswoman Ann…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through…
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More Than A Third Of State Lawmakers Lack An Opponent For Re-Election
Forty-one of Rhode Island’s 113 part-time lawmakers, or about 36 percent, have a free pass to another term in the General Assembly.
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Review: Diverse Dance Companies Share An Intimate Space In Newport
After a trip half-way around the world to Kazakhstan, Newport’s Island Moving Company is home and holding it’s annual Great Friends Dance Festival.
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ProvPort And Save The Bay Reach Agreement On Bond Issue
The Port of Providence operator has updated its expansion plans to address concerns flagged by environmental advocates at Save the Bay.
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Trillo Worried Republican Platform Trending Too Far Right
The chair of Donald Trump’s campaign in Rhode Island is expressing surprise over reports that the National Republican Party platform is moving…
