Last week, Helena Foulkes announced she was running for governor of Rhode Island. This is the second attempt for the former CVS executive. She spoke with our political reporter, Ian Donnis.
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Rhode Island State Rep. David Morales announces run for mayor of Providence
With a message emphasizing the high cost of living in Rhode Island’s capital city, state Rep. David Morales announced a challenge on Monday to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley in next year’s primary election. “It’s time City Hall worked for us,” Morales said in a video announcing his campaign. “For too long, politicians like Brett Smiley […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 12, 2025
This time of year is better when the Sox and Yankees play each other in games that matter. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Sign up right here *** 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: The […]
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Rhode Island officials condemn violence following Charlie Kirk’s death
Elected officials and political activists in Rhode Island responded to the murder of GOP organizer Charlie Kirk in Utah on Wednesday by denouncing political violence. In an unusual joint statement, the Rhode Island Young Republicans and Rhode Island Young Democrats said they were speaking in a shared voice “to express their shared grief and call […]
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In announcing campaign for governor, Helena Buonanno Foulkes says Rhode Islanders deserve better from state government
Helena Buonanno Foulkes announced her long-expected second campaign for governor on Tuesday, vowing to make state government perform better for Rhode Islanders and to take a strong stand against President Donald Trump. “It’s not hard to convince people to love Rhode Island,” Foulkes told a gathering of supporters at Roger Williams Park Casino in Providence. […]
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Hasbro to move HQ from Pawtucket to Boston
In a psychic blow that will take hundreds of jobs out of Rhode Island, the iconic toymaker Hasbro announced plans Monday to relocate its longtime headquarters from Pawtucket to Boston’s Seaport District. Hasbro hailed the change as “a new era of play” and said seven floors in the new office “will house teams that power […]
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Rhode Island League of Women Voters barred from registering new citizens at naturalization events
The Rhode Island League of Women Voters is now barred from helping new citizens register to vote immediately after they become U.S. citizens. For almost two years, the League has been registering new citizens to vote in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services building in Johnston. Last week, however, they were informed that they would […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 5, 2025
Get your PVDFest on this weekend. Welcome back to my Friday column. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Sign up right here *** 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Politics is not foremost in the minds […]
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Potential progressive rival not concerned about Smiley’s big fundraising edge
State Rep. David Morales faces an uphill battle if he challenges Providence Mayor Brett Smiley next year, although Morales said Tuesday he is not fazed by Smiley’s big advantage in campaign fundraising. Morales had about $68,000 in his campaign account at the end of June, a fraction of the $1 million in Smiley’s campaign account. […]
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Transit advocates fear RIPTA ‘death spiral’ after service cuts
Riders and transit activists say that the cuts will ultimately undermine bus service in the state and lead to even lower ridership.
