Category Archives: Politics
Cohen talking to Senate panel Tuesday, kicking off busy week
Full credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images via CNN By MICHAEL R. SISAK and MARY CLARE JALONICK, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate intelligence committee will interview President D...
Feb 21, 2019
GOP fundraiser admits fraud; accused of spending on escorts
By MICHELLE R. SMITH, The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A GOP fundraiser and former congressional candidate from Rhode Island has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud and violating campaign...
Feb 21, 2019
Providence schools boost access to feminine hygiene products
photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Providence is making feminine hygiene products available to students for free in all the city’s high schools and middle schools. Un...
Feb 21, 2019
Fee increases proposed at Rhode Island beaches, parks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is proposing fee increases at state beaches and campsites as part of the governor’s plan to add staffing in ...
Feb 21, 2019
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s running for president in 2020
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders (photo by Brookings Institute via Flickr/Creative Commons) By JUANA SUMMERS, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, whose insurgent 2016 pre...
Feb 19, 2019
Officials propose “modest” hikes on beach, camping fees
Governor Gina Raimondo discusses plans to better maintain Rhode Island’s outdoor facilities. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. By Tessa Roy, WPRO News Officials said Monday that some of the state&#...
Feb 18, 2019
Lawmaker introduces bill to require stores to accept cash
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to ensure that customers can pay with cash in Rhode Island stores. Democratic Rep. Mia Ackerman, of Cumberland, says more retailers...
Feb 18, 2019
Trump lashes out at officials involved in Russia probe
AP pool photo WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump is suggesting that key officials involved in the Russia probe were engaged in "treasonous" behavior. Trump is lashing out on Twitter a...
Feb 18, 2019
This Week at the State House
The Rhode Island State House. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By WPRO News and the Associated Press Gun bills are back at the State House On the anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, and with ...
Feb 15, 2019
Trump intends to sign border deal to avoid another shutdown
President Donald Trump intends to sign the border security deal to avoid another partial government shutdown, according to two sources who have spoke directly with the President. Photo via CNN. By Dan...
Feb 13, 2019
