Smiley ran on a campaign to improve quality of life in the city. He pulled ahead with nearly 42% of the vote, triumphing over his two opponents.
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Providence Mayor Elorza tests positive for COVID-19
The mayor is awaiting a PCR test to confirm the results.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Now that we political junkies have spent a year or so obsessing about the Rhode Island primary, there’s just a bit more than seven weeks until Rhode…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: How Will Gender and Trump Play in RI Governor Campaign?
From the Kavanagh hearings in Washington to the Rhode Island governor campaign, gender is proving to be a strong political factor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay sums up Rhode Island’s first governor debate and looks ahead.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It was an eventful week — in Rhode Island and in Washington — so there’s lots of grist for the mill. Thanks for stopping by for my column. As usual,…
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Former Pawtucket Sen. Jamie Doyle Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud, Tax Evasion
Former State Sen. James “Jamie” Doyle III, a 46-year old Pawtucket Democrat, today pleaded guilty to 31 counts of bank fraud and one count of filing a…
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Bonus Q&A: Witman On Providence Finances, Schools, Speed Cameras & More
Independent candidate for Providence Mayor Diane Witman joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues related to the city and her campaign.
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Political Roundtable: Witman On Her Run For Mayor Of Providence
Dianne “Dee Dee” Witman joins Political Roundtable to discuss the Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and her…
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Fung Releases Small Business Plan; Raimondo Vows To Protect Affordable Care Act
Republican gubernational candidate Allan Fung released a small business plan Wednesday that proposes to eliminate the minimum tax for unprofitable…
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Women Activists Call For Fung & Trillo To Specify Stance On Kavanaugh’s Nomination
Three women activists called Tuesday for Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo’s top two rivals, Republican Allan Fung and independent Joe Trillo, to specify…