Saying that it might be her final appearance as President of the Providence City Council, Sabina Matos on Friday attended a mayoral announcement about the resumption of pandemic – caused outdoor dining and other activities. … MORE
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Senate panel holding hearing on lieutenant governor nominee
Rhode Island lawmakers are beginning the process to confirm the state’s next lieutenant governor. … MORE
Providence city council head tapped for lieutenant governor
Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee on Wednesday nominated Providence City Council President Sabina Matos as his lieutenant governor, who if confirmed by the state Senate, will be the first person of color in state history to hold the job.… MORE
McKee announces 5 finalists to be his lieutenant governor
The list of finalists to be Rhode Island’s next lieutenant governor has been trimmed to five, Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee announced Wednesday.… MORE
GOP’s Lancia announces another run for Congress
Former Republican state Rep. Robert Lancia announced Monday that he intends to run for Congress again in 2022.… MORE
Bryant University to discontinue Confucius Institute affiliation
Bryant University in Smithfield will end its relationship with the Confucius Institute, a Chinese government-funded program that has come under increased scrutiny by intelligence agencies in the United States, according to an email from the university’s president to faculty and students obtained by WPRO’s Gene Valicenti on Monday.… MORE
GOP’s Lancia announces another run for Congress
Former Republican state Rep. Robert Lancia announced Monday that he intends to run for Congress again in 2022.… MORE
McKee announces 10 finalists for lieutenant governor’s job
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has announced a list of 10 finalists to be his lieutenant governor. … MORE
Rhode Islanders approve $400M in bond questions
From state college investments to beach and roadway projects, Rhode Island voters approved about $400 million in state spending during a special election Tuesday. … MORE
Senate confirms Raimondo as Biden commerce secretary
The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to confirm Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve as President Joe Biden’s commerce secretary and help guide the economy’s recovery during and after the coronavirus pandemic. … MORE
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