The speaker of the House is often called the most powerful elected official in state government. That’s because the speaker controls the flow of…
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Child Psychiatrists: Don’t Legalize Marijuana
The Rhode Island Council for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or RICCAP, is warning against legalizing recreational marijuana. The organization has…
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RI GOP Chairman Files Complaint On Lawton’s Endorsement Of Speaker Mattiello
State Republican Chairman Brandon Bell filed a complaint with the state Elections Board on Monday, calling on the board to investigate a possible…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’re heading into the home stretch ahead of Rhode Island’s November 8th election. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Bonus Q&A: Salvatore On Providence Finances, Firefighters, Legislative Clout & More
Ward 14 Providence Councilor David Salvatore joins Bonus Q&A to talk about city finances, the proposed agreement with city firefighters, whether…
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Poll: Support Increases For Legalizing Marijuana In Mass.
A new poll from Boston public radio station WBUR finds growing support for a ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana. In Rhode Island…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s not every week that begins with 38 Studios and ends with a yoga pants dispute in Barrington. But that’s why Rhode Island is the gift that keeps…
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Advocates Pushing General Assembly To Create Gubernatorial Line-Item Veto
Rhode Island is among a small number of states that don’t have a gubernatorial line-item veto.Advocates are pressing lawmakers to take up the issue in…
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Schilling Says He Was Surprised Lawmakers Didn’t Know About 38 Studios Before 2010 Vote
Curt Schilling said Tuesday he was surprised to learn in 2010 that most of state reps voting on a $125 million job development program were unaware…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat after taking most of last week off. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are…