The big day is finally at hand. After months (years?) of anticipation, Election Day in Rhode Island is just a few days away, following a tumultuous week in local politics. We’re here to break it all down, so thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me […]
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Political Roundtable: Harassment, Governor Race & Pittsburgh Aftermath
Politics/economics reporter Ted Nesi from WPRI-TV, Channel 12, joins the panel to discuss allegations of sexual harassment involving lawmakers, the race for governor, and the aftermath of recent violence in Pittsburgh.
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Bonus Q&A: Providence Mayoral Race, A Changing City Council & Top City Issues
WPRI.com’s Dan McGowan, who covers Providence, joins the panel to discuss the race for mayor, the changing composition of the City Council, and the outlook for the Fane tower proposal and for shoring up the city’s pension plan.
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Mattiello Fights To Remain Speaker Amid Growing Challenges
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello faces heightened scrutiny due to a new Statehouse controversy. An allegation of sexual harassment involving two lawmakers emerged just one week ahead of Election Day. Mattiello already faced a competitive fight for re-election in his state representative district in Cranston.
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Indictment Says Springfield, Mass., Cops Used Excessive Force In Arresting Teens
A federal indictment alleges two Springfield, Massachusetts, police officers used excessive force during the arrests of two Latino teenagers in 2016. The officers have pleaded not guilty. Federal prosecutors said Gregg Bigda and Steven Vigneault were arrested on Wednesday. They appeared in U.S. District Court in Springfield the same day, where neither of them spoke […]
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Stefanowski Continues To Get Millions From Political PACs
Change PAC has spent a lot in Connecticut. In a financial report released Tuesday, the group, backed by the Republican Governors Association, reported spending $7.4 million. And the money continues to come in. Today, the group reported a $1.6 million infusion from the association. With less than a week to go before election day, massive amounts of […]
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Where Did The Trick-Or-Treaters Go? To The Parking Lot
On Halloween night, trick-or-treaters will be going door-to-door to ask for candy. But some parents have been choosing a different option for their kids. It’s called trunk-or-treating. That’s when volunteers give out candy from the trunk of their cars in parking lots at places like schools or businesses. Michael Moran with the Bridgepoint Christian Church […]
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‘Whitey’ Bulger, One Of The Most Feared Men In Boston’s History, Has Been Killed In Prison
Who killed convicted mobster James “Whitey” Bulger and why? That is the subject of an FBI investigation.
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Political Mailer Prompts Claims Of Anti-Semitism In Conn. State Senate Race
An attack ad against a state senate candidate is stirring controversy in Connecticut. The mailer is being described by some as anti-Semitic.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time for Management Kudos
As we celebrate the Red Sox win, let’s not forget ownership’s role.
