After being defeated by 21 votes during the September primary, John DeSimone unveiled Wednesday a write-in campaign against Marcia Ranglin-Vassell, and…
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Conservative Groups Frame New Land Access Program As ‘Land Grab’
Farming is a growing industry in Rhode Island, with many new farmers starting small businesses. But when they don’t come from farming families, finding…
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Facing A Republican Challenger, House Speaker Mattiello Announces Legislative Priorities
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello says he plans to make car taxes a priority in the next legislative session. Mattiello held a press conference Tuesday…
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Good Government Group, ACLU Differ Over Ethics Commission Ballot Measure
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is opposing a move to increase ethics oversight at the state legislature. A ballot measure would…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
October beckons, with playoff baseball, autumnal beauty, and the run-up to the deciding of legislative races. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Will Legalizing Marijuana Create Modern Bootleggers Across New England?
States that have legalized marijuana are contending with a new criminal tactic – smugglers who grow and process it for export to states where it remains…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Weekend, and thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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Opening Arguments Begin In Trial Of Institute For International Sport Founder
Opening arguments are scheduled to get underway Wednesday in the trial of Dan Doyle, founder and director of the Institute for International Sport. The…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tuesday’s (predictably) low-turnout primary (surprisingly) punched above its weight in offering a lot of grist for the political mill. So let’s get…
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Bonus Q&A: Chippendale On 38 Studios, Tolls, Car Tax & More
State Rep. Mike Chippendale (R-Foster) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss 38 Studios, the impact of future tolls on fall elections, and a host of other…