The Rhode Island Ethics Commission is scheduled Tuesday to take up the request by Sarah Markey, a member of the South… Read More
I Love Polls; I Hate Polls – “The Sunday Political Brunch”—May 5, 2024
As a reporter, social scientist, and educator, polling has always fascinated me. I always caution folks, polling is only a “snapshot in time.” If you poll well on questions on Saturday, and then something bad happens on Sunday, it can invalidate the answers you already have in hand. So, polls are fleeting. On the other hand, those brief “snapshots in time” can still offer keen insights into where we might be headed. Let’s “brunch” on that this week:
NEW: Matos Elected City Council President, Salvatore Out
Providence City Councilwoman Sabina Matos has been elected City Council President.… Read More
RI State Rep Levies Accusation of Racism Against Fellow Legislator UPDATED
A Rhode Island State Representative is accusing a fellow lawmaker of racism, following an exchange on Twitter.… Read More
Blake Filippi: 19 to Watch in 2019
Blake Filippi is the new House Minority leader and is a fresh-faced leader for the GOP in Rhode Island. But, he faces a… Read More
PHOTOS: A Look Inside the State House Gala - January 5, 2019
The inaugural gala for Governor Gina Raimondo’s second term was held Saturday night at the Rhode Island State House.… Read More
Sarah Markey: 19 to Watch in 2019
South Kingstown School Board member Sarah Markey has been at the center of controversy since her election. Markey a top labor… Read More
Dylan Conley: 19 to Watch in 2019
Dylan Conley seems to be everywhere. Recently, GoLocal featured the attorney as one of Rhode Island's "Emerging Leaders."… Read More
Marcela Betancur: 19 to Watch in 2019
Marcela Betancur is the new head of Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University and will be the power behind Latinx… Read More
A New Year’s Political Hodge-Podge – Sunday Political Brunch – January 6, 2019
I spent two days on Capitol Hill this week as the 116th Congress was sworn-in. Democrats took control of the House of… Read More
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R.W. Alley: “Foxy Back to Work with Nordstrom Closeout Boots”
R.W. Alley, the award-winning illustrator of Paddington Bear offers his GoLocal weekly political cartoon.… Read More
RI Politicians Stalked By Fake Social Media Accounts
Politicians in Rhode Island are alleging that fake social media accounts are perpetuating false information in the state and… Read More
Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not? - January 4, 2019
Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island politics, business, culture, and… Read More
Finneran: The Work of Christmas
Sunday, January 6 is the Feast of the Epiphany, also known as Little Christmas.… Read More
RI Ranked One of Most Impacted States by Federal Shutdown
The federal government has been shut down for a little more than 13 days and Rhode Island is one of the states it is… Read More
The Big Issues Facing the RI State House in 2019
Coming off a tumultuous 2018 campaign cycle, the State House is settling into a new legislative session. The past two… Read More
Progressive Democrats’ Carpenter on 2019 Agenda and Upcoming “Impactful” Book Drive
Nate Carpenter with the Rhode Island Progressive Democrats of America joined GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle on… Read More
Freshman Rep. Millea on Proposal to Reduce Class Size, on LIVE
Freshman State Representative Christopher Millea joined GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle on GoLocal LIVE when the General… Read More
Blockchain, A.I., Robotics, Medical Genetics - “High-Tech is Our Focus,” Says GOP’s Filippi on LIVE
Rhode Island House Minority Leader Blake Filippi joined GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle on GoLocal LIVE, where he spoke to the… Read More
PHOTOS: General Assembly Holds Opening Session 2019
The Rhode Island General Assembly held its opening session on New Year’s Day to swear in members of the Senate and the… Read More
2022: Rhode Island’s Political Future—Molina Flynn
As the country watches the turn of events leading up to the 2020 election, Democrats ponder who will get the nomination, and… Read More
