RI Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable to discuss her budget proposal, the abortion debate at the Statehouse, and how Democrats can reconcile their progressive and pragmatic elements for 2020.
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Campaign Finance Advocates Renew Push To Make Rhode Island Elections More Competitive
A newly introduced bill in the General Assembly aims to make legislative and statewide elections in Rhode Island more competitive by giving under-funded candidates financial help against deeper-pocketed rivals.
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To Fight Addiction, Neronha Calls For Reclassifying Simple Drug Possession From Felony To A Misdemeanor
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha unveiled Monday a proposal to reclassify possession of an ounce or less of any drug for personal as a misdemeanor instead of a felony.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics & Media Roundup For February 22
= February is on the way out and Rhode Island lawmakers are set to return to the Statehouse. 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. Although Gov. Gina Raimondo won a decisive […]
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Proposed Fee Hikes Unveiled For RI Beaches And Campgrounds
Rhode Island residents would pay an added $2 to park at a state beach, and between $4 and $16 more to use different services at state campgrounds, under a proposal from Gov. Gina Raimondo’s administration. According to new details provided by the state Department of Environmental Management, non-residents would pay a higher cost: their tab […]
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Raimondo Says Need For Better Maintenance Justifies Plan To Raise Beach, Camping Fees
Rhode Islanders will pay a little more to go to a state beach or rent a camp site if Governor Gina Raimondo gets her way. The actual size of the proposed fee increases will not be revealed until around the first week of March. Raimondo used a news conference at Lincoln Woods on Monday to […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 15
The Rhode Island General Assembly is starting its week-long winter break, but hot legislative topics continue to percolate. 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) A number of opponents of abortion-rights […]
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Bonus Q&A: Valverde On RI Democrats, East Greenwich, Schools & More
Freshman RI state Sen. Bridget Valverde (D-North Kingstown) stopped by our studio to talk about a range of issues, including last year’s controversial Democratic endorsements, her priorities, and more.
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Political Roundtable: Valverde On Why She Ran, The Abortion Debate & Senate Rules
Rhode Island state Sen. Bridget Valverde (D-North Kingstown) joins Political Roundtable to discuss why she ran for the General Assembly, the abortion debate at the Statehouse, and the proposed rules changes in the Senate.
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Raimondo, Neronha Call For Added Gun Restrictions; Outlook Uncertain In General Assembly
Speaking on the anniversary of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo and Attorney General Peter Neronha said Thursday that imposing new restrictions on guns is a matter of saving lives.During a Statehouse news conference packed with anti-gun violence activists, Raimondo and Neronha unveiled their support for bills to ban what […]