The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has dismissed a GOP complaint filed against Gov. Gina Raimondo. On a 7-to-1 vote, the commission found there was not probable cause to believe that Raimondo had committed “a knowing and willful violation of the Code of Ethics.” The commission did not outline its reasoning while initially releasing details of […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 31
Question of the Week: Is Rhode Island statutorily required to offer a head-slapping political story every January to make up for the demise of the Follies? Ponder that as you dig into my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here […]
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IGT And Twin River Unveil Proposed Joint Venture In RI
IGT Global Solutions and Twin River unveiled a proposal Thursday to form a joint venture to split revenue from video lottery terminals, expand Twin River’s Lincoln casino and establish a new headquarters for Twin River in Providence.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 17
Question of the Week: What does the new year hold for the power dynamic at the Statehouse? With that 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. 1) Gov. Gina Raimondo […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 3
Question of the Week: What kind of year are we in for? With that in mind, thanks for stopping by for my first weekly column of 2020. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) With a new Rhode Island […]
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Political Roundtable: DiPalma On IGT Vs Twin River, And Another Big RI Deficit
Rhode Island state Sen. Louis DiPalma (D-Middletown) joins Political Roundtable to discuss two of the top issues facing lawmakers in 2020: the battle between IGT and Twin River, and an estimated $200 million deficit that needs to be eliminated before the start of the next fiscal year in July.
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Ruggerio Says RI Needs To Confront Its Structural Deficit
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio believes the state needs to be more to eliminate its structural deficit, but it’s unclear how much progress can be made due to short-term red ink.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For November 15
Question of the Week: How does ill will in the body politic affect important policy issues? Read on for more on that, 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 go. 1) We’re […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For November 8
Question of the Week: What happens when RI collides with outside forces? 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) Gov. Gina Raimondo continues to enjoy a favorable profile among national Democrats, […]
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Bonus Q&A: Walsh on IGT vs Twin River, Gov. Raimondo & Why Mass Schools Are Better Than RI’s
Robert Walsh, executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the battle over gambling services in RI, Gov. Gina Raimondo’s record, why Massachusetts schools are better than those in RI, and much more.