The voter registration deadline in Rhode Island is Oct. 6. You can register at vote.RI.gov. Go here for a guide to all five referenda questions on this year’s ballot, and click here for more information on when, where and how to vote in this year’s election. TRANSCRIPT: This transcript has been edited for length and […]
Jim Langevin
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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for March 15, 2024
It’s just a matter of time until Opening Day. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. I’m taking a pre-spring break, so this column will next appear on March 29. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just […]
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Langevin testifies against wheelchair repair bill in Connecticut
Former U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin of Rhode Island, who was the first quadriplegic person to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, testified Tuesday against a bill meant to speed the repair of wheelchairs in Connecticut. Langevin, who noted how he serves on the board of directors of Numotion — which bills itself as a […]
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Conley to challenge Langevin in RI’s Second Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin has a Democratic primary challenger: Dylan Conley, Conley, who became chairman of the Providence Board of Licenses in 2017, is the son of RI Senate Finance Chairman William Conley (D-East Providence). Conley, 33, said he was inspired to run by the two dramatic events of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic and the […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 30
The possibility of recession, shrinking gambling revenue, and a big fight over Rhode Island’s top gambling vendor – what could possibly go wrong? 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) Gambling […]
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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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With A $300K+ Investment In Facebook, Langevin Says He Backs More Regulation of Social Media
U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, who owns Facebook stock worth at least $300,000, said he supports imposing stronger regulation of the social media giant. A financial disclosure form filed last year shows that Langevin owns Facebook holdings valued between $300,000 and $600,000. He said the investment would not stop him from imposing more government oversight on […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Shrinking Ocean State Will Lose Seat In Congress
It looks like Rhode Island is going to lose a U.S. House seat after the 2020 Census. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay explains this loss of Ocean State clout.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A decent snowfall in mid-November leads the way to the Thanksgiving slowdown, along with another hardy local perennial — red ink in the state budget. There’s always a feast on the politics beat, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me […]