RI Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues, including the state’s slumping gambling revenue, relations with the legislature and whether she will make another push to legalize recreational marijuana.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 30
The possibility of recession, shrinking gambling revenue, and a big fight over Rhode Island’s top gambling vendor – what could possibly go wrong? 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) Gambling […]
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Bonus Q&A: Newberry On Trump, RI House Progressives, And 2022
RI state Rep. Brian Newberry stopped by Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of topics, including President Trump, the progressive caucus in the RI House, and potential GOP candidates for governor in 2022.
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Bonus Q&A: Burke Bryant On DCYF, Obstacles To Well-Being For Youth & More
RI Kids Count Executive Director Elizabeth Burke Bryant joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a series of issues related to children, including DCYF, challenges for African-American and Latino youth, why there are so many neglected children in the U.S., and more.
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RI’s Board Of Elections Remains An Underfunded Campaign Finance Watchdog
A little-known state agency in Rhode Island has emerged in recent years as a stronger watchdog against the misuse of campaign spending. But critics say the Board of Elections still lacks the resources to do its job.
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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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Bonus Q&A: Neronha On Immigration, Suing The Trump Administration, Guns & More
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha joins Bonus Q&A to discuss how his priorities fared in the General Assembly; the resolution of cases involving Luis Aponte and Nicholas Kettle; the Trump administration’s approach to immigration; and more.
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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 […]