Category Archives: Politics
Progressive candidate says he’ll run for RI governor
Matt Brown is seen in a 2019 file photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A former Rhode Island secretary of state said Wednesday he's running for governor again in the hopes of "over...
Sep 22, 2021
Former state official to pay fine to settle ethics complaint
Brett Smiley a candidate for Mayor of Providence is seen in an August 5, 2021 file photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A former state official will pay a $4,500 fine to settle an ...
Sep 21, 2021
Rhode Island Treasurer Magaziner announces run for governor
RI General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor on September 14, 2021. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gener...
Sep 14, 2021
Treasurer Magaziner to announce run for governor
RI Gen. Treas. Seth Magaziner is seen in an August 5, 2021 file photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner plans on running for governor, he...
Sep 13, 2021
US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19
Doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are seen at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., Dec. 14, 2020. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando) By MIKE STOBBE and MATTHEW PERRONE, The Associated ...
Aug 18, 2021
State senator resigns to take post in Biden administration
Former State Senator Gayle Goldin is seen in a June, 2019 file photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island state senator announced her resignation on Tuesday to take a post...
Aug 17, 2021
WATCH LIVE: Providence City Council Emergency Meeting on Violence in the City
The Providence City Council called the meeting for late Tuesday afternoon after a spate of fatal shootings and stabbings, including a deadly double shooting last weekend. WPRO will stream the meeting ...
Aug 10, 2021
Baker ‘not surprised’ by infighting in Massachusetts GOP
Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker takes a selfie at Revere Beach July 13, 2021 in this photo provided by the Mass. Governor’s Office BOSTON (AP) - Republican Gov. Charlie Baker said he's not surprised th...
Jul 14, 2021
Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia guilty of corruption
Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia addresses political supporters September 17, 2019. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) - A former Mas...
May 14, 2021
Ceremonial swearing-in for RI Lt. Governor
RI Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos repeats her oath of office at a ceremonial swearing-in on the State House steps May 2, 2021. She was sworn in earlier at a private ceremony April 14. Photo by Steve Klamkin WP...
May 02, 2021
