The speaker of the House is often called the most powerful elected official in state government. That’s because the speaker controls the flow of…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’re heading into the home stretch ahead of Rhode Island’s November 8th election. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Mail-In Ballot Applications Up In Rhode Island From 2012
Nearly 30,000 Rhode Islanders have applied to vote by mail in the presidential election, up from roughly 23,000 in 2012. Those numbers from the office…
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RhodyVotes ’16: What’s On My Ballot?
A guide to what’s on your ballot this year. This is a general presidential election year, meaning the top choice on your ballot is for president of the…
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Rhody Votes ’16: With Reluctance And Enthusiasm, Some Sanders’ Supporters Turn To Clinton
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders won Rhode Island’s Democratic primary by more than 10 points, beating rival Hillary Clinton with the help of grass-roots…
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Poll: Support Increases For Legalizing Marijuana In Mass.
A new poll from Boston public radio station WBUR finds growing support for a ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana. In Rhode Island…
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For The First Time, Some New England Voters Can Cast Their Ballots Early
Louisiana and Texas permitted early voting in 1921. It’s a slow moving trend, but it’s definitely taking hold. Thirty-seven states now provide some…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s not every week that begins with 38 Studios and ends with a yoga pants dispute in Barrington. But that’s why Rhode Island is the gift that keeps…
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Political Roundtable: Dooley On 38 Studios, Question 4 & Student Debt
University of Rhode Island President David Dooley joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Curt Schilling’s comments on 38 Studios; ballot…
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Bryant U. Poll Shows RI Bond Spending Issues Favored By Voters
Rhode Island voters support all five spending bond issues on the November general election ballot but do not think the state is headed in the right…