Former Gov. Lincoln Chafee said he likes his official portrait. An image of the painting was released online, but the artist has yet to officially…
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Read Governor Gina Raimondo’s Inaugural Address In Its Entirety
Inaugural Address Governor Gina M. Raimondo January 6, 2015 My fellow Rhode Islanders, it is a great honor to address you today. I am humbled by the…
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RI General Assembly Opens 2015 Legislative Session
Legislative leaders opened the new General Assembly session yesterday by pledging to focus on jobs and education. House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and…
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R.I.P. Statehouse Reporter Jim Baron
There was a sad note at the Rhode Island State House this afternoon as the 2015 General Assembly opened the legislative session: Conspicuously missing…
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Raimondo Says She’s Ready to Take on Rhode Island’s Problems
Gina Raimondo’s long path to the top job in Rhode Island politics culminated when she was sworn in Tuesday as the state’s first female governor….
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Raimondo pledges to work for better economy as she takes office
Continuing the themes of her gubernatorial campaign, Gov. Gina Raimondo took office as Rhode Island’s first female governor this afternoon with a pledge…
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Gina Raimondo Sworn In As Rhode Island’s First Female Governor
Gov. Gina Raimondo was sworn in as the state’s first female governor Tuesday afternoon on the states of the state capitol. A small crowd braved the cold…
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Traffic Magistrate David Cruise Joins Raimondo as Legislative Director; Other Staff Picks Named
R. David Cruise, an administrative magistrate for the state Traffic Tribunal and previous chief of staff for Bruce Sundlun and Joseph Montalbano, is…
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Elorza Cites Optimistic Message; Inaugurated as Providence’s 38th Mayor
A new era in Providence politics began with the inauguration of Jorge Elorza Monday as the city’s mayor. Elorza offered a mostly upbeat message before…
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Jorge Elorza Becomes Providence’s 38th Mayor
Elorza and a crowd of dignitaries braved the wind and cold to see Jorge Elorza be sworn in as the city’s 38th mayor. Governor-elect Gina Raimondo said…