Strong majorities of Americans from across the political spectrum support laws that allow family members or law enforcement to petition a judge to temporarily remove guns from a person who is seen to be a risk to themselves or others, according to a new APM Research Lab/Guns & America/Call To Mind survey. These laws, often called extreme […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 16
It always comes back to Rhode Island, right? 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 we go. 1) The Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls promises to remain in the spotlight after a pickup […]
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Retired RI Supreme Court Justice Donald F. Shea dies at 93
Retired Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Donald Shea, who authored more than 500 opinions during his high court tenure, has died. He was 93 and lived in Providence. Shea was a distinguished jurist who served on the Superior Court from 1972 to 1981 and from 1991 until 1995 on the state’s highest court. His opinions […]
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Neronha: Investigators Collecting Video And Statements On Wyatt Incident
Investigators reviewing an incident at the Wyatt Detention Center are focused on collecting statements and reviewing video of the episode, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said Thursday. Video footage shows a corrections officer, identified by Wyatt as Captain Thomas Woodworth, driving a pickup truck into a group of protesters attempting to block the prison […]
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Q&A: RI State Police Col. James Manni On Mass Shootings, 911, Cyber-Crime & More
Rhode Island State Police Colonel James Manni said the possibility of a mass shooting is a constant concern for people in law enforcement. Manni started work as superintendent of the State Police earlier this year. The 58-year-old Cranston native has had a long career in law enforcement, including 25 years with the State Police. Manni […]
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‘The Mayor Is Accustomed To Getting Arrested’: Fall River Meeting Goes Off The Rails
Fall River’s tense politics convulsed again Monday night when police responded to a standoff between the City Council and Mayor Jasiel Correia, who is governing while under indictment. The bizarre scene featured members of the council, which voted “no confidence” in Correia in November, threatening to have police remove the mayor from the council floor. “I know […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 9
The march to the start of a new school year continues, with a lot on the line for Providence and the entire state. 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 we go. 1) It’s […]
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IGT Rival Scientific Games Joins The Fight For RI’s Gambling Business
Scientific Games Corporation, a top rival to IGT, has joined the intense battle over which company will provide video and lottery services to the state of Rhode Island. A filing with Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea’s office shows that Las Vegas-based Scientific Games has signed up Leonard Lopes as a lobbyist. The company is expected […]
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Raimondo Says Benefits of IGT Deal Justify Not Going Out To Bid
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said Monday that the value of maintaining IGT’s presence in the state justifies not going out to bid for the work provided by the gambling company. The governor was asked after an unrelated news conference how Rhode Islanders can know the state is getting the best deal without going to […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 2
August is here, so hit the beach and enjoy the warmth while you can. 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 we go. With the fur continuing to fly between IGT and Twin River, […]
