Tony Simon is leaving his role as Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s chief of staff at the end of August to launch a political consulting firm. He’ll be…
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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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Scott MacKay Commentary: On The Two Conventions, Clinton Vs. Trump
The Republican National Convention that nominated Donald Trump is history. The Democratic convention that is poised to tap Hillary Clinton begins today.
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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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The Pulse: Whitehouse On Addiction Legislation And The Funding Fight Ahead
Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse co-authored a major package of addiction legislation that just passed the House and Senate. It’s called the…
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Sen. Whitehouse Cautious But Hopeful On Gun Measures After Police Shootings
In the wake of recent mass and police shootings, Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says Congress may be gearing up to consider more gun legislation….
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Sen. Whitehouse Takes No Position On Burrillville Power Plant Proposal
Governor Gina Raimondo meets Monday with critics and residents in Burrillville who oppose a proposed power plant. As Rhode Island Public Radio’s John…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What Environmental Price For ProvPort, Burrillville Energy Plant Jobs?
The plan to improve the Port of Providence and a proposal to build a new power plan in Burrillville have stirred vigorous debates in recent weeks. Gov….
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T.F. Green Airport Breaks Ground On Major Runway Expansion
Airport officials, lawmakers and local elected officials attended a ground-breaking ceremony Monday for a planned runway expansion at T.F. Green Airport…
