Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable to discuss the city’s pension problem — and whether resolving will it be passed on to his successor; as well as how Rhode Island’s capital city will be affected by some of the things coming out of the Statehouse this year.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics & Media Roundup For April 12
We’re edging closer to crunch time at the General Assembly. With in mind, 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. NEW: Amanda Milkovits is joining The Boston Globe to cover Rhode Island […]
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Bonus Q&A: Cienki on Trump, McElroy, Why She’s A Republican & More
Rhode Island Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Cienki joins Bonus Q&A to discuss why she’s a Republican, how President Trump affects efforts to grow the RI GOP, how she evaluates House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, and more.
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Political Roundtable: Cienki On What’s Next For Rhode Island Republicans
Sue Cienki, the newly elected chairwoman of the Rhode Island Republican Party, joins Political Roundtable to discuss what’s next for the RI GOP, and other topics, including the firefighter overtime bill passed this week by the RI House.
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Cities And Towns Oppose Continuing Contracts Bill
Critics say a continuing contracts bill approved Wednesday by Rhode Island’s House Labor Committee will diminish the bargaining power of cities and towns while potentially locking in higher costs for municipalities. That criticism is rejected by Robert Walsh, executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island teachers’ union. He said H5437, the legislation sponsored […]
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Firefighter OT Bill Sparks Debate On Taxpayer Cost And Fairness
A matter of fairness for firefighters, or a costly new burden for Rhode Island taxpayers? That’s the debate over firefighter overtime legislation that appears ticketed for passage Tuesday in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. The House is slated to vote Tuesday on H5662 AND H5663, both introduced by House Majority Whip John Edwards (D-Tiverton). […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For April 5
The Red Sox stumble out of the gate, and there are warning signs on RI’s budget, but at least the weather is improving. Happy weekend and 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 […]
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Political Roundtable: Ruggerio On Abortion Bill, Marijuana Legalization & Gambling Revenue
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio joins Political Roundtable to discuss the high-profile abortion bill, prospects for marijuana legalization, and whether the region is becoming too saturated with gambling.
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Bonus Q&A: Ruggerio On Firefighter OT, Budget Outlook, Bridges & More
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio joins Bonus Q&A to discuss firefighter OT, the future of McCoy Stadium, the debate over Senate rules, the state’s troubled bridges, and more.
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Planned Parenthood Leader Says Abortion-Rights Supporters Need To Go On The Offensive
With an increasingly threatening national landscape, supporters need to go on the offensive to preserve abortion rights in states like Rhode Island, Dr. Leana Wen, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, said Tuesday. Wen says the election of more pro-choice female lawmakers in recent election cycles shows that Rhode Islanders supports abortion rights. […]