Category Archives: Local News
Lawmakers want legislature to block proposed DMV late fee
The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles headquarters in Cranston. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Another state lawmaker has criticized a proposal by Rhode Island's Divisi...
Nov 06, 2017
Reed: RI Democratic Primary not rigged
By Tessa Roy, WPRO News Asked if he thinks the 2016 Democratic primary was rigged in favor of Hillary Clinton as former DNC Chair Donna Brazile has alleged, Senator Jack Reed said he doesn't believe i...
Nov 03, 2017
Federal judge appoints special master for food stamp system
Court-appointed Special Master Demming Sherman (at right), while Rhode Island Director of Human Services Courtney Hawkins (at left with a press aide) waits to talk with reporters outside U.S. District...
Nov 02, 2017
RI Speaker blames Commerce Corp’s ‘lack of diligence’ for vagueness of PawSox Stadium deal
“Once the legislation is considered and passed, we lose all control over that,” Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello told WPRO’s Dan Yorke on Wednesday. “Then, it falls upon...
Nov 01, 2017
Raimondo says Rhode Island doesn’t need to redo the PawSox stadium deal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says the deal for a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox does not need to be renegotiated, as the House speaker has requested. Democratic House...
Nov 01, 2017
Judge expects to appoint special master in UHIP debacle
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A judge is expected to appoint a special master to ensure that thousands of Rhode Island residents receive food stamps and other benefits in a timely way. U.S. District Judge W...
Nov 01, 2017
Women’s caucus seeking RI Democratic party official’s ouster
photo by Joe King via Flickr Creative Commons PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Democratic Party's Women's Caucus is seeking an emergency party meeting to force the ouster of an official over h...
Oct 26, 2017
Child welfare director says Rhode Island needs more foster families
Stock photo PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The head of Rhode Island's child welfare agency says the state needs more foster families after a survey found a high number of teens being put into group homes and...
Oct 26, 2017
Raimondo says Pawsox should disclose profits to state, talks UHIP, Tanzi allegations, more
WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo made her monthly “Ask The Governor” visit to The News with Gene Valicenti on WPRO Thursday and touched on a variety of subjects. Governor Raimondo told Val...
Oct 26, 2017
PawSox refuse Senate panel’s request for revenue, profit numbers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Pawtucket Red Sox officials have refused to disclose their annual revenue and profit as Rhode Island lawmakers review a proposal to build an $83 million stadium for the minor l...
Oct 25, 2017
