Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in RI Politics
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A look at who is on a roll and who is rolling downhill in the local political world.
Fox’s Rival Calls for New Economic Model
Representative Patrick O'Neill unveiled an economic plan for the formation of a Governor's Office of Economic Policy Coordination (GOEPC) -- in marked contrast to the proposal put forth by leadership in the House last month, with whom O'Neill has clashed on numerous issues.
Time to Update the RI Constitution?
Rhode Island voters may have the opportunity to update the Rhode Island Constitution, as a bill introduced today at the
Read MoreTaveras Keeps Double Pension for City Union
Providence’s largest union has scored big in its new labor contract with the city—keeping a decades-old double pension
Read MoreHeavy Hitters Brought in to Defend Cranston Prayer Banner
The first line of defense has arrived and it is working for free. Legal assistance for the Cranston School Committee’s
Read MoreSources: Gay Marriage Can’t Pass RI House
Sources are telling GoLocalProv that more than three months into the legislative session, there still are not enough votes
Read MoreUPDATED: Largest Providence Union Makes $26M in Concessions
Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and the city’s largest employee union today officially signed a new four-year contract.
Read MoreNEW: Senate Strikes Blow Against LNG Facility
The Rhode Island Senate has come out in official opposition to the proposed Weaver’s Cove offshore berth for Liquefied
Read MoreBreaking News: Rhode Island 8th Most Peaceful State in America
Rhode Island has been ranked the 8th most peaceful state in America, according to a study by the Institute for Economics
Read MoreNEW: Bill Would Ban Cell Phones for Under-21 Drivers
In a move guaranteed to get the immediate attention of teens, parents and the police, a bill has been introduced at the
Read MoreNEW: Chafee Names Two to Airport Board of Directors
Governor Lincoln Chafee announced today his appointment of Bradford S. Dimeo and Michael Ryan to the Rhode Island Airport
Read MoreNEW: Brown U. Hires New Provost
Mark S. Schlissel, M.D., Ph. D. will succeed David I. Kertzer as the 11th provost of Brown University, President Ruth
Read MoreReduced State Workforce Causes Government Chaos
A record low workforce is leading to backlogs and shortages at state departments—affecting services and straining workers
Read MoreLewis in Limbo: DOT Chief Awaits Confirmation
Halfway into the 2011 legislative session, with three years of experience under his belt, backed by Governor Lincoln
Read MoreGay Marriage Intrigue at Statehouse
As the gay marriage bill remains stalled in the House Judiciary Committee, Statehouse sources tell GoLocalProv that there
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