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, […]
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Bonus Q&A: Shekarchi On His Future, Fane Tower, Contracts Bill, Minimum Wage & More
Joseph Shekarchi (D-Warwick), majority leader in the RI House of Representatives, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss his political future, Gov. Raimondo’s relationship with the legislature, the outlook for the Fane tower project, and much more.
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Political Roundtable: Shekarchi on IGT vs Twin River, The Aponte Case & Medicare For All
RI House Majority Leader Joseph Shekarchi (D-Warwick) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the high-stakes battle between IGT and Twin River; how to discourage political wrongdoing; and the debate about whether Democrats should tack left or to the center in their fight with President Trump.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For July 12
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Put the PawSox on your summer itinerary, while you still can. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. The recess of the General Assembly session last month has done little to dispel […]
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CNBC Ranks RI Last In Scorecard On Best States For Business
CNBC ranks Rhode Island last in its latest scorecard of the best states for business, offering a pointed contrast to Gov. Gina Raimondo’s description of progress during her tenure. “Rhode Island has been here before — this is its fifth time in last place,” CNBC notes in its 13th ranking of the business climate in […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For July 5
The General Assembly is done for a while, and it’s time to hit the beach. 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) Until Friday, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s office was […]
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Bonus Q&A: Brown On Privacy, Marijuana Legalization, Education & More
Rhode Island ACLU Executive Director Steven Brown joins Bonus Q&A to discuss privacy rights, marijuana legalization, whether Rhode Island students would benefit from a Constitutional right to an education and other topics related to civil liberties.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For June 28
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Set your calendar for summer. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The more things change at the General Assembly (an abortion-rights bill, which went nowhere fast in 2018, became law […]
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Bonus Q&A: Euer On Tax Incentives, Housing & The Push For RI’s Abortion Bill
RI state Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Newport) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the push for the state’s new law to ensure abortion rights, lessons for progressive lawmakers, the I-195 district, and whether Rhode Island hands out too many tax incentives.
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Political Roundtable: Euer On Providence Schools, Budget Transparency & Jim Taricani
Rhode Island state Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Newport) joins Political Roundtable to discuss a sharp new report about Providence schools, questions about transparency in the state budget process, and the legacy of investigative reporter Jim Taricani.