The General Assembly ended a years-long legislative debate about an envisioned PawSox stadium in Pawtucket by approving Friday what supporters called…
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TGIF: 11 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
What appears to be the last week of the General Assembly is coming in for landing. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual your tips…
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House Finance Approves PawSox Bill; Debate To Continue Friday
Rhode Island’s House Finance Committee approved legislation Thursday that would help create a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox, although House…
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Senate Bill Aimed At Keeping Hospital Operators Honest
The Senate leadership introduced a bill (S-2893) Wednesday that would require hospital officials to testify under oath to state regulators assessing…
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RI Rep. Thomas Winfield Not Seeking Re-Election
Rhode Island state Rep. Thomas Winfield (D-Smithfield), one of five remaining House members from an unusually large incoming class in 1992, is not…
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House Finance Committee Expected To Vote Thursday For PawSox Stadium Legislation
In a significant breakthrough on an issue that has consumed attention in Rhode Island for years, the House Finance Committee is expected to vote…
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US Senate Ag Committee Passes 2018 Farm Bill With More Insurance Options For Shellfish Farmers
New England’s shellfish farmers may soon have better protections for their crops.
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On 66-7 Vote, RI House Passes $9.55B Budget; Split Detailed For Sports Betting
On a 66 to 7 vote, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a $9.55 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 and that spells out…
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TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The Rhode Island House budget vote is monkeying with our column-writing schedule, so this week’s TGIF is a bit abbreviated. But we’re still checking the…
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RI House Approves Drug Homicide Bill
Rhode Island’s House of Representatives Thursday night approved a bill to create a new criminal penalty for dealers in cases of fatal overdoses.