Category Archives: Politics
Lieutenant Governor Matos formally launches campaign
Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and Gov. Dan McKee spoke at the kickoff of her campaign April 14, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsRhode Island Lieutenant Governor S...
Apr 14, 2022
RI US House candidate stays in race despite menacing charge
Michael Neary – photo: Miami County Sheriff’s OfficePROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island congressional candidate said Thursday he's staying in the race despite his recent arrest on a men...
Apr 14, 2022
Rep. Langevin: Public service has changed since Capitol riot
Congressman Jim Langevin. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsBy Jennifer McDermott The Associated Press WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - After the Capitol riot, longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin said he thought b...
Apr 14, 2022
Former state official Smiley launches mayoral campaign
Brett Smiley formally launched his campaign for Mayor of Providence March 28, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsBrett Smiley, a former top ranking city and state officia...
Mar 28, 2022
Ed Pacheco ends Rhode Island congressional campaign
Ed Pacheco, who ended his bid for Congress March 22, 2022 announced his brief run in an online video in January WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - Former state Rep. Ed Pacheco ended his campaign for Congress on Tue...
Mar 22, 2022
Ashley Kalus, GOP business owner, to run for governor
Ashley Kalus announced her campaign for the Republican nomination for RI governor in a video posted to social media March 22, 2022 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Ashley Kalus, a businessperson who has never ...
Mar 22, 2022
Congressional candidate Fox hits the campaign trail
Democrat Joy Fox works the room at the Atwood Grill in Johnston February 8, 2022 in her campaign for Congress, running into diner and former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, who is considering a Republican ...
Feb 08, 2022
Ethics board dismisses complaint against ex-McKee official
Gov. Dan McKee and his former Chief of Staff Anthony Silva August 23, 2021. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has voted to dismiss a complaint...
Jan 12, 2022
Senate committee approves Rhode Island US attorney nominee
Zachary Cunha, President Joe Biden’s choice to become the new United States Attorney for Rhode Island is seen in an undated photo distributed by the U.S. Attorney’s office PROVIDENCE, R.I....
Nov 05, 2021
Nominee for federal prosecutor in Boston defends her record
Rachael Rollins is seen in an undated photo provided by the Office of Suffolk County District AttorneyBOSTON (AP) - President Joe Biden's pick for U.S. attorney for Massachusetts fought back during a ...
Oct 04, 2021
