Category Archives: Politics
Bill for mobile sports betting passes Rhode Island Senate
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 ...
Feb 13, 2019
FEMA chief resigns, former RI EMA head Gaynor steps in
Gov. Gina Raimondo briefed reporters during a 2017 snowstorm with then – EMA head Peter Gaynor (at left) among her aides. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WASHINGTON (AP) – The head o...
Feb 13, 2019
Lawmaker proposes studying whether to decriminalize sex work in Rhode Island
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A state lawmaker in Rhode Island has proposed creating a legislative commission to look at decriminalizing prostitution. The House Judiciary Commi...
Feb 13, 2019
State Rep. Charlene Lima says she may run for Cranston mayor
Screenshot of Rep. Charlene Lima from Rhode Island Capitol TV CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island state Rep. Charlene Lima says she is considering running for mayor in the state’s second-la...
Feb 13, 2019
State senator tries to ban 3D-printed guns in Rhode Island
photo via CNN PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island state senator is trying to get the state to ban 3D-printed plastic guns. Democratic Sen. Cynthia Coyne, of Barrington, introduced the legisla...
Feb 12, 2019
RI Senate bill could end filibuster, give president power
photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – New proposed changes in Rhode Island’s state Senate could consolidate power with the Senate president and prevent a filibuster from...
Feb 11, 2019
City issues $3.2 million in school-zone speed camera fines
A speed camera watches over traffic on Mount Pleasant Avenue in Providence. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Records show Providence collected $3.2 million in fines durin...
Feb 11, 2019
Costantino won’t pursue complaint about letter
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Democratic anti-abortion legislator from Rhode Island told WPRO’s Matt Allen that he isn't pursuing a police complaint about a letter submitted to the House Judiciary C...
Feb 11, 2019
Rhode Island lawmaker proposes new fine for DUI convictions
photo by Joe King via Flickr Creative Commons PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would impose a new fine on people who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs or...
Feb 11, 2019
LISTEN: Over 1300 complaints lodged against RI medical transit vendor MTM
WPRO News and the Associated Press CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) - Representative Patricia Serpa tells WPRO’s Tara Granahan that Rhode Island's Executive Office of Health and Human Services has received m...
Feb 11, 2019
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