Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has vetoed an ordinance that would have charged a fee of at least 10 cents for single-use paper and plastic bags in the city.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There was a lot going down in Providence this week, so that’s a good place to start Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Raimondo Uses State Of the State Address To Tout Her Jobs Record
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo used her latest State of the State address to paint an upbeat picture of the Ocean State.
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Due To Upset, Two Key Labor Groups Avoiding Legislative Fundraisers
Due to uncertainty about whether the proposed PawSox stadium will get a vote in the House of Representatives, the leadership of the Rhode Island…
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Flanders Points To Contrast With Whitehouse In Unveiling US Senate Run
Former Rhode Island Supreme Court justice Robert G. Flanders Jr. announced Thursday his Republican campaign for the U.S. Senate seat
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island inexorably moves toward a fresh campaign season as we leave summer behind. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Raimondo Vetoes Firefighter Disability Pension Bill; Says It Would Hurt Cities And Towns’ Finances
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has vetoed a bill making it easier for firefighters to get disability pensions, saying it would reverse fiscal…
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TGIF: 23 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Nothing like a long afternoon-into-night at the Rhode Island Statehouse to add a dash of September excitement, right? We’ve got it all covered, so…
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RI General Assembly Passes Domestic Violence, Disability Pension, & Paid Sick Leave Bills
Meeting during a rare September session, the General Assembly on Tuesday passed bills to require paid sick days for workers, expand disability pension…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Mid-September is here and with it a burst of General Assembly activity. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column. As usual, your…
