Category Archives: Politics
Republican caucus proposes alternative to truck tolls
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Rhode Island's House Republican Caucus has proposed an alternative to Governor Gina Raimondo's proposal to toll out-of-state truckers to fund infrastructure projects in t...
Jun 15, 2015
McKee, Elorza continue fight against firefighter legislation
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza continue to pushback against legislation which would place firefighter shift scheduling in the realm of co...
Jun 11, 2015
Raimondo: I’m concerned over fire platoon bill
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Governor Gina Raimondo says she is concerned about legislation making its way through the State House which would allow fire unions to collectively bargain shift structur...
Jun 09, 2015
Yorke: Governor’s hands could be tied in budget vote
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com A local political watchdog group says it is possible Governor Gina Raimondo's veto power may be null and void due to the pension settlement being included in the looming ...
Jun 04, 2015
Elorza extends transgendered-specific healthcare coverage
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Mayor Jorge Elorza announced late Monday afternoon his administration will extend medical coverage to include transition-related healthcare coverage to city workers who i...
Jun 01, 2015
RI senators consider whether to approve pension deal
(From left) Pension Mediator Frank Williams, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner testify in front of the Senate Finance Committee. Photo by Andrew Augustus WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A state Senat...
Jun 01, 2015
2016 budget to move to House Finance Committee
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Governor Gina Raimondo's proposed 2016 budget is on the move and will be posted for consid...
Jun 01, 2015
Bill would give I-195 businesses a tax exemption
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The state Senate majority leader is introducing legislation that would allow businesses on former Interstate 195 land in Providence to ...
May 29, 2015
Treasurer launches new initiatives to increase transparency
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announces new treasury portal. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO News and Associated Press Treasurer Seth Magaziner says Rhode Island will only invest in funds fro...
May 26, 2015
Chafee not yet fundraising for `very likely’ White House bid
Image taken from Chafee2016.com video WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee plans to announce his candidacy for the Democratic presid...
May 14, 2015
