In a sharp defeat for fire unions, two bills that would strengthen their hand in dealing with cities and towns on overtime spending are dead in the…
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Federal Magistrate Sullivan a Candidate for U.S. District judgeship
If U.S. senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Democrats both, are searching for a fine candidate for the opening on U.S. District Court in…
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Elorza: OT Bill Would Devastate Cities & Towns; Firefighters Disagree, Fault Elorza
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on Monday made an urgent plea for lawmakers to reject a bill that would create a 42-hour workweek for firefighters,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What Chafee Needs To Do Very Soon
So Lincoln Chafee has become the first Rhode Islander to seek a major party nomination for president. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on why Chafee…
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Chafee Announces Presidential Run; Vows to “Wage Peace”
Former governor Lincoln Chafee announced his Democratic presidential campaign Wednesday evening at George Mason University in Virginia while vowing to …
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Lawmakers Seek Update On Progress At DCYF
Officials from the state’s child welfare agency go before a joint senate committee Wednesday. They’re expected to update lawmakers on their progress…
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Can Lincoln Chafee Have a Real Impact on the Democratic Presidential Race?
Former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee is expected to formally announce his candidacy Wednesday evening for the Democratic presidential nomination…
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Chafee Set To Announce Presidential Run
Former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee plans to make it official next week: he’s running for president. Chafee’s campaign confirmed Friday that he…
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Ruggerio Proposing Tax Stabilization Plan for 195 District
In a bold move, Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio (D-Providence) plans to submit legislation Thursday proposing tax stabilization standards for…
