J. Molina Flynn, president of the Rhode Island Latino Political Action Committee, joins Political Roundtable to discuss RILPAC’s priorities for 2019, and some of RI’s top political stories of the past year.
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Bonus Q&A: Molina Flynn On Immigration, Census, Driver’s Licenses & More
J. Molina Flynn, president of the Rhode Island Latino Political Action Committee, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss immigration, Latino politics, driver’s licenses for undocumented residents, and more.
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Bonus Q&A: Neronha On 38 Studios, Open Records, Gun Laws & More
Rhode Island Attorney General-elect Peter Neronha joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues related to his new job, including 38 Studios, the state’s Access to Public Record Act, whether prosecutors should accept campaign contributions, and more.
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Political Roundtable: Neronha On His Priorities As AG, Partners HealthCare Merger & Legalizing Marijuana
Rhode Island Attorney General-elect Peter Neronha joins Political Roundtable to discuss his priorities as AG, his view of the proposed takeover of CARE New England by Partners HealthCare, and whether 2019 is the right time for Rhode Island to legalize marijuana.
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Bonus Q&A: Zurier On Elorza, Council Leadership, Schools & More
Ward 2 Providence City Councilor Sam Zurier, who decided to not seek re-election after two terms, stopped by Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of city issues, including Mayor Jorge Elorza’s job performance, the $37 million deficit facing city schools over the next five years, term limits, and more.
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Political Roundtable: Zurier On Fane Tower & Improving Public Education
Sam Zurier, the departing Ward 2 city councilor in Providence, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the challenges facing public education in Providence and the debate over the proposed Fane tower in the I-195 district.
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Political Roundtable: Levey Friedman On Fane Tower, Women's Issues In The RI House & George H.W. Bush
Hilary Levey Friedman, president of the RI chapter of the National Organization For Women, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the outlook for reform in the Rhode Island House, the debate over the proposed Fane tower, and the passing of President George H.W. Bush.
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Bonus Q&A: Levey Friedman On Electing More Women, Fighting Harassment & The Merits Of Beauty Pageants
Hilary Levey Friedman, president of the Rhode Island chapter of the National Organization For Women, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss efforts to curb harassment, why more women don’t run for office, the merits of beauty pageants and other issues.
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Political Roundtable: Filippi On Sports Betting, Marijuana & Divisions In The RI House
RI House GOP Leader Blake Filippi of New Shoreham joins Political Roundtable to discuss the launch of sports betting, the legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts, and divisions within the House of Representatives.
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Bonus Q&A: Filippi On RI Republicans, Trump, Abortion & More
Rhode Island House Republican Leader Blake Filippi joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the future of the state GOP, the effort to make changes in the House, reproductive rights, President Trump, and more.