State Representative John Carnevale maintains his primary residence is in Providence, the city he represents at the General Assembly. Carnevale…
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Feds Pave Way For More Suboxone Patients
The Obama administration has announced new rules that would let doctors treat more patients addicted to opioids. That could help Rhode Island, where…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Fourth of July weekend, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me…
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GOP Primary For Mattiello’s Seat Exposes Clash Among Republicans
The emergence of a second Republican candidate for the Cranston House seat held by Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is exposing a conflict within the state…
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One-Third Of RI House Republicans Not Seeking Re-Election
Four of the 12 Republican state reps in the House of Representatives are not seeking re-election, raising further questions about the GOP’s ability to…
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Community Activist Joins Primary Race Against Rep. Carnevale
Community activist Lisa Scorpio has joined the Democratic primary field running against state Rep. John Carnevale (D-Providence).
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Stephen Neuman, Joy Fox Leaving Raimondo’s Office
Governor Gina Raimondo’s chief of staff, Stephen Neuman, and her communications director, Joy Fox, are leaving the governor’s office. Neuman will work…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign Winds Down
Bernie Sanders campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination is winding down. Rhode Island Public Radio political analyst Scott MacKay ponders…
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Senate Passes Budget; General Assembly Ends With Marathon Session
The state Senate passed early Saturday an $8.9 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, and sleepy lawmakers pushed their final session of…
