State Rep. Joseph Trillo (R-Warwick), the dean of House Republicans, has decided against seeking re-election in the face of a possibly tough Democratic…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
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…
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RI League of Cities and Towns Director Beardsley to Retire
Dan Beardsley, one of the most candid, colorful and hard-working of all Rhode Island Statehouse lobbyists, is retiring as executive director of the…
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Second Vigil For Orlando Planned At Roger Williams National Memorial
LGBT advocates have scheduled a vigil Tuesday at Roger Williams National Memorial park in Providence, in response to the attack in Orlando, Florida,…
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On The Steps Of The Statehouse, Hundreds Mourn Orlando Shooting Victims
Rhode Island joined communities across the country last night with a vigil commemorating the victims of the Orlando nightclub attacks.
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Raimondo Says RI Will Deliver On The Opportunity Represented By GE
A top General Electric official said Monday there’s no guarantee the company will produce hundreds of new jobs with a digital technology center in…
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RI Officials, Faith Leaders, Respond To Violence In Orlando
One day after a shooting left 50 dead at a gay club in Orlando, local elected officials and faith leaders have issued statements condemning the violence…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The end of the General Assembly session is coming into sight, summer beckons, and the politics beat remains frenetic. Thanks for stopping by for my…
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Bill Would Close Loophole In Child Abuse Reporting Law
In the aftermath of the sex abuse scandal at St. George’s School, Rhode Island lawmakers are considering legislation that would close a loophole in the…
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Hundreds Of General Electric Jobs Coming To Rhode Island
General Electric is slated to bring hundreds of jobs to Rhode Island for a new GE digital information technology center, starting with 100 in the near…
