Question of the Week: What will happen with the proposed IGT extension, and when will it happen? That’s my top item this week, so read on. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we […]
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Progressives Unveil Slate Of Challengers For RI General Assembly Seats
A group of 15 progressive candidates – most of them running for the state Senate in 2020 – announced Wednesday a new effort that they call a challenge to the political status quo in Rhode Island. While incumbents hold certain advantages, the insurgents are getting an early start while targeting for removal the second- and […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 30
The possibility of recession, shrinking gambling revenue, and a big fight over Rhode Island’s top gambling vendor – what could possibly go wrong? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Gambling […]
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Bonus Q&A: Newberry On Trump, RI House Progressives, And 2022
RI state Rep. Brian Newberry stopped by Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of topics, including President Trump, the progressive caucus in the RI House, and potential GOP candidates for governor in 2022.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For August 9
The march to the start of a new school year continues, with a lot on the line for Providence and the entire state. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) It’s […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For June 28
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Set your calendar for summer. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The more things change at the General Assembly (an abortion-rights bill, which went nowhere fast in 2018, became law […]
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TGIF: 16 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy post-Thanksgiving! I’m thankful to those who follow my reporting and who help to support The Public’s Radio. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Without further ado, here’s the turkey week edition of my column. Thanksgiving signals the start of the holiday […]
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Election Day has come and gone – and with the exception of heightened turbulence in the Rhode Island House, the state’s political landscape remains mostly unchanged. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here […]
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Election Debrief: Progressives Gain Seats, But Will They Gain Power?
Democrats scored some victories Tuesday in the U.S. house and in a few governor’s races, but the elections did not turn out the overwhelming “Blue Wave” many Democrats had hoped to see. In Rhode Island, progressive candidates did gain ground in the General Assembly. Reporter John Bender joined News Director Elisabeth Harrison to discuss the […]
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Poll: Unhappy With Trump, But Impeachment?
Though a majority of Rhode Islanders are unhappy with the 45th President, many aren’t ready to see an impeachment process begin, a new poll shows.