Category Archives: Politics
Cicilline introduces assault weapons ban legislation
WPRO News Congressman David N. Cicilline (D) along with 121 co-sponsors introduced the Assault Weapons Ban of 2015 to "prohibit the sale, transfer, production, and importation of new military-style we...
Dec 16, 2015
Costantino agrees to testify to committee probing 38 Studios
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The former chairman of Rhode Island’s House Finance Committee has agreed to testify before a House committee investigating the state...
Dec 16, 2015
Fed finally lifts key interest rate from near zero
MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer
Dec 16, 2015
WPRO 2016 Presidential Election Field Guide
Dec 14, 2015
States throw money at military bases to keep them open
JENNIFER McDERMOTT, Associated Press GROTON, Conn. (AP) - States with large military bases are filling what is traditionally the federal government’s role by picking up the tab for construction ...
Dec 09, 2015
Judge: Central Falls doesn’t have to pay legal fees of ex-mayor Moreau
Former Central Falls Mayor Charles Moreau WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A judge has found that Central Falls does not have to pay attorney’s fees in its receivership...
Dec 07, 2015
Bill Clinton in Rhode Island for fundraiser
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton spent the morning in Rhode Island to raise money for his wife’s presidential campaign. The fundraiser for Hillary Clinton was held Monda...
Dec 07, 2015
Officials: Not enough Providence firefighters were on duty this weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Providence officials say the city didn’t have enough firefighters on duty Saturday or Sunday and those who didn’t report to work could be prosecuted. The city’...
Dec 06, 2015
Rep. Cicilline to propose reviving assault weapons ban
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -Congressman David Cicilline is proposing reviving the nation’s ban on assault weapons. The 1st district Democrat made the announcement o...
Dec 03, 2015
GOP leader Newberry criticizes governor over working group makeup
House Minority Leader Brian Newberry PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The House minority leader is criticizing Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo for not including any Republican state lawmakers on a working group ...
Dec 02, 2015
