Republican Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday he won’t seek a third term as governor of Massachusetts, where his party is bitterly split between supporters and foes of former President Donald Trump.… MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Senate committee approves Rhode Island US attorney nominee
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Zachary Cunha to be the next U.S. attorney for Rhode Island. … MORE
Former CVS executive announces run for Rhode Island governor
A former CVS executive announced Wednesday she’s running for governor in Rhode Island, jumping into an already crowded Democratic field.… MORE
Zurier wins Democratic primary for open state Senate seat
Former Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier has won a five-way race in special Democratic primary to fill a vacant seat in the Rhode Island Senate. … MORE
Nominee for federal prosecutor in Boston defends her record
President Joe Biden’s pick for U.S. attorney for Massachusetts fought back during a radio interview Monday against Republican claims that she’s not tough enough on criminals. … MORE
Providence city council member announces run for mayor
Providence city council member Nirva LaFortune officially announced her bid to run for Providence mayor in 2022. … MORE
Progressive candidate says he’ll run for RI governor
A former Rhode Island secretary of state said Wednesday he’s running for governor again in the hopes of “overhauling” the entire state government. … MORE
Former state official to pay fine to settle ethics complaint
A former state official will pay a $4,500 fine to settle an ethics complaint over his solicitation of campaign donations from state vendors for a mayoral run. … MORE
Elorza will not run for governor in 2022
By Steve Klamkin WPRO News Citing family concerns and the responsibilities of running the city, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said Wednesday that he will not run for governor of Rhode Island in 2022, and has no immediate plans to run for any other political office. “It’s something that I’ve spent maybe the last year looking…… MORE
Rhode Island Treasurer Magaziner announces run for governor
Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner says he’s running for governor next year. … MORE
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