The University of Rhode Island is revoking honorary degrees bestowed upon two once-prominent advisers to former President Donald Trump: retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.… MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Ethics board dismisses complaint against ex-McKee official
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has voted to dismiss a complaint filed by the state Republican Party against Democratic Gov. Dan McKee’s former chief of staff.… MORE
GOP’s Baker won’t seek 3rd term as Massachusetts governor
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday he won’t seek a third term as governor of Massachusetts, where his party is bitterly split between supporters and foes of former President Donald Trump.… MORE
Senate committee approves Rhode Island US attorney nominee
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Zachary Cunha to be the next U.S. attorney for Rhode Island. … MORE
Former CVS executive announces run for Rhode Island governor
A former CVS executive announced Wednesday she’s running for governor in Rhode Island, jumping into an already crowded Democratic field.… MORE
Zurier wins Democratic primary for open state Senate seat
Former Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier has won a five-way race in special Democratic primary to fill a vacant seat in the Rhode Island Senate. … MORE
Nominee for federal prosecutor in Boston defends her record
President Joe Biden’s pick for U.S. attorney for Massachusetts fought back during a radio interview Monday against Republican claims that she’s not tough enough on criminals. … MORE
Providence city council member announces run for mayor
Providence city council member Nirva LaFortune officially announced her bid to run for Providence mayor in 2022. … MORE
Progressive candidate says he’ll run for RI governor
A former Rhode Island secretary of state said Wednesday he’s running for governor again in the hopes of “overhauling” the entire state government. … MORE
Former state official to pay fine to settle ethics complaint
A former state official will pay a $4,500 fine to settle an ethics complaint over his solicitation of campaign donations from state vendors for a mayoral run. … MORE
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