Massachusetts lawmakers voted Wednesday to put the fate of a proposed “millionaire tax” constitutional amendment in the hands of voters on next year’s ballot. … MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Secretary of State Gorbea announces run for governor
Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea plans to run for governor next year.… MORE
Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia guilty of corruption
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A former Massachusetts mayor first elected at the age of 23 by touting himself as a successful entrepreneur was convicted Friday of stealing money from investors in his start-up to bankroll his lavish lifestyle and soliciting bribes from marijuana vendors who wanted to operate in…… MORE
CDC eases up guidance on indoor, outdoor mask-wearing
In a striking move to send the country back toward pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. The CDC will also no longer recommend that fully vaccinated people wear masks outdoors in crowds.… MORE
Ceremonial swearing-in for RI Lt. Governor
Family, friends and the public got a chance to see Sabina Matos repeat her oath of office at the State House on Sunday.… MORE
Census surprise: Rhode Island keeps both US House seats
Rhode Island is enjoying a census surprise: The state clung to enough of its population to retain both of its two seats in Congress. … MORE
Matos sworn in as Rhode Island’s lieutenant governor
Sabina Matos made history Wednesday when she was sworn in as Rhode Island’s lieutenant governor, the first person of color to hold the post.… MORE
RI to ‘pause’ J&J vaccine after US recommendation over clot reports
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing that Rhode Island is pausing administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine as federal partners continue gathering more information. … MORE
Lt. Gov. – designee Matos in one of her last city appearances
Saying that it might be her final appearance as President of the Providence City Council, Sabina Matos on Friday attended a mayoral announcement about the resumption of pandemic – caused outdoor dining and other activities. … MORE
Senate panel holding hearing on lieutenant governor nominee
Rhode Island lawmakers are beginning the process to confirm the state’s next lieutenant governor. … MORE
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