State Sen. Gayle Goldin (D-Providence) joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss a range of issues, including the current mood of Rhode Islanders;…
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Raimondo: General Assembly Grant Process Needs To Be More Transparent
Governor Gina Raimondo said the General Assembly’s process for providing almost $14 million in grants needs to be changed to increase transparency and…
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O’Neill Mulling 2018 Run For General Treasurer; Not Seeking Senate Re-election
State Sen. Edward O’Neill, who announced Monday he is not seeking re-election to the state Senate, tells RIPR he is considering a run for state…
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State Treasurer Pushes For Diversity On Corporate Boards
With the state pension fund, Rhode Island will use its shareholder vote to promote diversity on corporate boards. General Treasurer Seth Magaziner says…
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Raimondo Vows Veto Of Bill Restricting Charter Schools
Governor Gina Raimondo said Wednesday she would veto at least one bill designed to make it harder to open new charter schools. Speaking at an on-the…
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Fung Vetoes Cranston Council Minimum Wage Ordinance
Calling it an “election year stunt,’’ Cranston Mayor Allan Fung has vetoed a City Council ordinance that would establish a $12.50 per hour minimum…
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TGIF: 21 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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Medical Marijuana Turns 10 In Rhode Island
Ten years ago this month, Rhode Island legalized medical marijuana. Today, nearly 13,000 patients are enrolled, not to mention more than 2000 caregivers…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column as we head into the run-up to Thanksgiving. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome via email, and you…
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Reed, Whitehouse Back Obama Iran Nuke Deal
Rhode Island’s two U.S. senators, Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, announced today that they will be supporting President Obama’s Iran nuclear…
