Category Archives: Politics
Raimondo pleased retirees chose settlement
WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo says she is pleased members of the retirees coalition chose voted for a settlement in the ongoing pension lawsuit. "I think it's a good deal for the retirees and it's ...
Mar 24, 2015
Commission to meet to discuss shared town, city services
Gov. Gina Raimondo signs the executive order creating the Shared Services Study Commission. Photo by Andrew Augustus WPRO News WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Join...
Mar 24, 2015
State leadership appoint 13 members to climate change council
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Governor Gina Raimondo, Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, and Senate President Teresa Paiva-Weed announced the appointment of thirteen members to a new climate change advisory ...
Mar 20, 2015
After Fox plea, state board seeks more money for audits
Photo by Lindsey Lerner WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The state Board of Elections is asking Gov. Gina Raimondo to fund an additional staff member to audit campaign ...
Mar 20, 2015
Senate approves ban on using hand-held phones when driving
Photo by Lindsey Lerner WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The state Senate has approved a ban on using hand-held cellphones while driving. The Senate voted 32-0 Thursday...
Mar 20, 2015
Special election to be held for new state representative
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A special election will be held to choose a new state representative for parts of Narragansett and South Kingstown. Secretary of State ...
Mar 19, 2015
Raimondo, Magaziner propose infrastructure bank to boost state economy
Governor Gina Raimondo (left) and General Treasurer Seth Magaziner (right) present their proposal on an Infrastructure Bank. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo and Gener...
Mar 18, 2015
Elorza moves to void Shark Bar license
Image courtesy WPRI 12 and Walt Buteau By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza submitted a petition to the city's Board of Licenses Monday to void all operating licenses of ...
Mar 16, 2015
Gov. Raimondo unveils $8.63 billion state budget plan
Gov. Gina Raimondo is greeted by lawmakers as she enters the House chamber to deliver her first budget. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO News and The Associated Press Gov. Gina Raimondo is...
Mar 12, 2015
Gov. Raimondo launches state’s first online budget tool
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Gov. Gina Raimondo is launching the state’s first online budget tool with budget and spending data from 2008 to the present. Raimondo says it’ll help Rhode Is...
Mar 12, 2015
