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Sabina Matos
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Opioid settlements, Matos’ support for a controversial hospital deal, actor Alan Cumming, and more
This week, we reported that Lt. Gov. and CD1 candidate Sabina Matos supported a 2020 proposal that could have threatened the survival of two Rhode Island hospitals. We talk with Political Reporter Ian Donnis about that story, and other highlights from the week in politics. Also, millions of dollars are flowing into Rhode Island cities and towns from opioid settlements. But how are they spending it? Health reporter Lynn Arditi looks for answers. And we talk with Tony Award-winning actor Alan Cumming, who comes to New Bedford this weekend for an unlikely collaboration with NPR’s Ari Shapiro. Plus, our arts and culture picks for the week.
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Providence Councilman Luis Aponte plea deal requires he leave council
Aponte sentenced in felony embezzlement case
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For July 19
You think it’s hot out there? Give it a few months and we’ll be griping about the cold. Regardless, 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 the twitters. (A program note: TGIF is taking a summer break […]
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Bonus Q&A: Matos On Immigration, Providence Pension, Her Political Future & More
Ward 15 Councilor Sabina Matos, the president of the Providence City Council, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss immigration, Providence schools, the city’s underfunded pension, her political future and other topics.
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Political Roundtable: Matos On Providence Schools, Trump Controversy & Property Taxes
Providence City Council President Sabina Matos joins Political Roundtable to discuss the effort to improve the city’s schools, the latest controversy involving President Trump, and fallout from higher property tax bills in Providence.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 11
The legislative session in Rhode Island is off to a fast start, thanks to a vigorous debate on House rules. There’s a lot more happening, so 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 the twitters. Here we […]
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Political Roundtable: Matos On Providence Council Priorities, House Rules Debate & Immigration
Providence City Council President Sabina Matos joins Political Roundtable to discuss her priorities, the debate over the rules governing the Rhode Island House of Representatives, and President Trump’s renewed push for a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border.
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Bonus Q&A: Matos On Providence Pension, Fane Tower, Developing The Woonasquatucket Corridor & More
Providence City Council President Sabina Matos joined Bonus Q&A to discuss why she opposes Mayor Jorge Elorza’s proposed fix for the pension system, why she supported the Council override of the mayor’s veto on Fane Tower, and why she opposed a measure that would require council leaders facing a felony indictment to step down from […]