Category Archives: Politics
Rep. Ray Hull reprimanded for making votes for colleague
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island state representative who admits he voted in the place of another legislator has been given a "letter of admonishment," but will not face further punishment. Demo...
Mar 22, 2019
Rhode Island’s unemployment rate down slightly
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – State officials say Rhode Island lost 600 jobs from January to February, but the state unemployment rate dropped slightly during that period. The state Department of Labo...
Mar 21, 2019
Lawmakers revive bill to allow importing elk for hunting
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to allow elk hunting on shooting preserves. The Providence Journal reports the bill introduced by last y...
Mar 19, 2019
Raimondo picks New York’s Angélica Infante-Green for Education Commissioner
By WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo has picked Anglica Infante-Green, Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Education Department’s Office of Instructional Support, to succeed Ken Wagner as R...
Mar 18, 2019
This Week at the State House
By WPRO News and the Associated Press Deloitte contract extended Despite a botched 2016 rollout of the UHIP computer system for benefits, Deloitte will continue to oversee the system. Governor Gina Ra...
Mar 15, 2019
Trump issues first veto of his presidency
Trump signs the first veto of his presidency. Photo via CNN. By Jeremy Diamond and Laura Jarrett, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Friday vetoed legislation attempting to strike down his de...
Mar 15, 2019
State extends deal for Deloitte
Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News By WPRO News and the Associated Press Rhode Island has extended an agreement with Deloitte, the company that designed a computer system for state benefits programs and bo...
Mar 15, 2019
Warwick mayor says he won’t relinquish his car dealership plates
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - The mayor of Warwick, Rhode Island says he is not willing to give up his car dealer plates from his car dealership business. Mayor Joseph Solomon is also a lawyer, accountant and ...
Mar 14, 2019
Rhode Island lawmakers approve mobile sports betting bill
Democratic Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, placed ceremonial first bets with John Taylor, chairman of Twin River Worldwide Holdings. Photo by Tessa ...
Mar 12, 2019
Governor plugs expansion of Rhode Island Promise
Raimondo rallies to expand free tuition. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. By WPRO News Governor Gina Raimondo hosted a rally at the State House on Tuesday, promoting her proposal to expand the “Rh...
Mar 12, 2019
