Don Carlson suspended his campaign for Congress Sunday, just over a week before the primary election, after reports that he was told not to reapply for a college teaching position five years ago.… MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Police investigating suspected fraudulent nomination signatures in Rhode Island US House race
The Rhode Island State Police have joined the investigation into suspect nomination signatures submitted by the campaign of Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, a candidate for the U.S. House seat vacated by former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline.… MORE
Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins to resign after Justice Department watchdog probe
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins will resign following a monthslong investigation by the Justice Department’s inspector general into her appearance at a political fundraiser and other potential ethics issues, her attorney said Tuesday.… MORE
Cano in, Foulkes out of Congressional race
State Senator Sandra Cano of Pawtucket announced on Monday that she will run for the soon-to-open seat in Congress from Rhode Island’s first district, while former gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes said she would not join the race.… MORE
Powerful Speaker won't run for Congress
Rep. Joseph Shekarchi, the Speaker of the Rhode Island House said in a statement Friday that he will not run for the soon-to-open first district seat in Congress.… MORE
Matos announces, others ponder a run for Congress
Democratic Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos Monday said she will run for the seat in Congress that will soon open when David Cicilline resigns in June to head the Rhode Island Foundation.… MORE
AP sources: Walsh to leave Biden Cabinet for NHL union
U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to run the National Hockey League Players’ Association, according to two people familiar with his plans.… MORE
First woman elected Massachusetts governor sworn in
Maura Healey, the first woman and first open member of the LGBTQ community to be elected governor of Massachusetts, was sworn into office at the Statehouse Thursday, pledging to lead “with empathy and with equity.”… MORE
Democrat Seth Magaziner wins US House seat in Rhode Island
State Treasurer Seth Magaziner has won the congressional seat in Rhode Island being vacated by longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, keeping it in Democratic control. … MORE
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee wins 1st full term in office
Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Dan McKee has defeated Republican challenger Ashley Kalus to win his first full term in office. … MORE
