Category Archives: Politics
NEWS: Cianci won’t return contributions from city workers
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO Newsroom and The Associated Press The Associated Press reports that former Mayor Buddy Cianci has broken a campaign pledge not to...
Oct 08, 2014
NEWS: Chris Christie to campaign in RI for Fung
By Sam Wroblewski WPRO.com New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is expected to make an appearance in Rhode Island Friday to support fellow Republican Allan Fung in his campaign for Governor. The website...
Oct 07, 2014
NEWS: Cicilline unveils new afterschool bill
Photo by Andrew Augustus By Sam Wroblewski, reporting by Andrew Augustus WPRO News Congressman David Cicilline unveiled new legislation Monday to help improve afterschool programs throughout th...
Oct 06, 2014
NEWS: Casino campaign brings banner over Newport Grand Slots sign
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Sam Wroblewski, reporting by Steve Klamkin WPRO News A large banner was placed on the front of the Newport Grand slot parlor Monday, urging Newport voters to approv...
Oct 06, 2014
NEWS: McKee announces plans to help grow business
Joined by the congressional delegation, Democrat for Lt. Governor Dan McKee announces three initiatives to help boost the business sector. Photo by Andrew Augustus, WPRO News. Andrew Augustus, WPRO Ne...
Oct 06, 2014
NEWS: Block repays $100K in loans to his campaign
WPRO News and the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Ken Block has repaid $100,000 in personal loans he made to his unsuccessful campaign for the GOP nomination for Rhode Island governor. ...
Oct 06, 2014
NEWS: Raimondo blames Fung for mischaracterization on abortion
By Sam Wroblewski, reporting by Steve Klamkin WPRO News Democrat Gina Raimondo says Republican Allan Fung is responsible for the mischaracterization of her stance on abortion following Planned Parenth...
Oct 03, 2014
NEWS: Cianci unveils public safety plan, Elorza criticizes
Buddy Cianci delivers his safety proposals in Billy Taylor Park. Photo by Kim Kalunian By Sam Wroblewski, reporting my Kim Kalunian WPRO News Standing in Billy Taylor Park Friday, candidate for Mayor ...
Oct 03, 2014
NEWS: Reed, Whitehouse say RI is prepared for Ebola
By Sam Wroblewski, reporting by Steve Klamkin WPRO News In light of the recent news that a Rhode Island resident has contracted Ebola while overseas in Liberia, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehou...
Oct 03, 2014
NEWS: RI Congressional delegation stands behind Elorza
File photo By Sam Wroblewski, reporting by Andrew Augustus WPRO News The Rhode Island Congressional delegation gathered at a private event Thursday evening to put their support behind Democrat Jorge E...
Oct 03, 2014
