On a rainy primary day, incumbent Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo secured her party’s nomination for a second run for governor . Republican Allan…
mayor
Posted inArticle, Education, Environment, Politics
Voters Head To The Polls On Rainy RI Primary Day
In several races, progressive candidates sought to upend establishment-backed Democrats. Rhode Island’s 2018 primary was unusual in that it happened on…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education, Health, Politics
Can An Unabashed Progressive Clinch A Statewide Seat? Regunberg Thinks So.
The power of progressive Democrats faces a local test Wednesday. In the Rhode Island primary, a group of progressives are challenging candidates backed…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
RI Candidates Tout High-Profile Endorsements In Push Ahead of Wednesday Primary
Rhode Island candidates stepped up their final push for voters’ support ahead of the Wednesday primary with a combination of high-profile endorsemens…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
Scott MacKay Commentary: The RI Primaries
Rhode Island voters head to polls in primary elections Wednesday. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay has been thinking about what’s at stake as…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island’s primary election is almost here, and there’s a lot on the line — and a hurricane may land around mid-week , potentially suppressing…
Posted inArticle, Environment, Politics
The Public’s Vote 2018: Meet The Candidates
Ever find yourself at a polling place wondering who all those candidates on the ballot are, and what they really stand for? We sure have. So we asked…
Posted inArticle, Education, Health, Politics
On Second Day Of School, Shots Ring Out In Providence, Killing 15-Year-Old Student
Just before the end of the school day Wednesday, the second day of a new school year, police were called to the Providence Career and Technical Academy…
Posted inArticle, Education, Politics
Facing Progressive Primary Challenge, Lt. Gov. Garners Support From Mayors
Six mayors from Northern Rhode Island gathered Tuesday in a show of support for Lt. Governor Dan McKee. He’s facing a primary challenge next week from…
Posted inArticle, Education, Politics
Providence Mayoral Candidates Debate At URI
The candidates for mayor of Providence shared their views Tuesday night of a proposed skyscraper in the city’s jewelry district, how to solve billions…