Former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee plans to make it official next week: he’s running for president. Chafee’s campaign confirmed Friday that he…
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Newport Close To Ban On Smoking At Beaches And Parks
Newport beaches and parks, and the historic Cliff Walk may soon become smoke-free. The Newport City Council has given a preliminary green light to a…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The temperature is rising, the General Assembly’s budget vote is drawing closer, and a PawSox deal still hangs in the balance. So thanks for stopping…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: A Providence Slavery Center in Old Episcopal Cathedral
Rhode Island’s Episcopal Church is about to unveil plans for a museum and teaching center dedicated to the slave trade. The state has a long and…
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Bonus Q+A: Cicilline On His First Bill, D.C. Gridlock, And More
Congressman David Cicilline (D) recently passed his first standalone bill since first winning election to Congress. He stopped by Rhode Island Public…
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Cesspool Bill Takes Big Step Forward
A bill attempting to phase out cesspools takes a major step forward this week. The Rhode Island Senate approved the bill. The bill would require…
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Political Roundtable: Cicilline on Congress, Raimondo’s Infrastructure Plan & PawSox
Congressman David Cicilline joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Congress, the PawSox, Governor Raimondo’s infrastructure plan, and other…
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Ruggerio Proposing Tax Stabilization Plan for 195 District
In a bold move, Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio (D-Providence) plans to submit legislation Thursday proposing tax stabilization standards for…
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Public Hearing Set For Controversial ‘Right To Die’ Legislation
Secular and religious factions are forming over proposed “right to die” legislation making its way through the Senate. A hearing on the proposed bill is…
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Compromise Emerges On Minimum Wage Hike
Lawmakers in Rhode Island’s House and Senate labor committees are considering a compromise this week that would increase the state’s minimum wage. But…
