Category Archives: Politics
UPDATE: Mattiello introduces plan to cut unpopular car taxes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A plan to eliminate Rhode Island’s unpopular car taxes has been introduced in the state legislature. Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello on Tuesday announced his ...
May 30, 2017
Bill would allow for more RI medical marijuana dispensaries
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Some medical marijuana proponents in Rhode Island are seeking to expand the number of dispensaries in the state. The Providence Journal reports t...
May 29, 2017
Pawtucket mayor to continue push for PawSox stadium bill
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - Pawtucket’s mayor says he plans to continue pushing for a bill that would help finance a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium. The Providence Journal reports Mayor Don Grebien sa...
May 28, 2017
PawSox stadium plans reach dead end at State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Plans for a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium are reaching a dead end at the Rhode IslandState House. Leaders of the Democratic-controlled General Assembly expressed opposition Tue...
May 23, 2017
Truck tolls plan questioned by Rhode Island GOP
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Republicans and the American Trucking Association are calling on Rhode Island leaders to repeal a law passed last year that allows the state to install highway tolls on big-rig...
May 23, 2017
Officials: Providence not at risk of losing federal funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A spokesperson for the Providence mayor says the city is not at risk of being labeled a sanctuary city and losing federal funding. WPRI-TV reports that while Democratic Mayor J...
May 23, 2017
PawSox stadium plans heading to Rhode Island lawmakers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Plans for a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium are heading to Rhode Island lawmakers. A spokeswoman for the city of Pawtucket said Tuesday the legislation is being drafted and will ...
May 23, 2017
Paiva Weed can’t lobby General Assembly for 1 year
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The former leader of the Rhode Island Senate will have to wait a year before lobbying her former colleagues in the General Assembly. The...
May 23, 2017
Rhode Island House speaker promises no all-night sessions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives is promising “no late-night sessions” as the legislature is just weeks away from adjourning for the year. De...
May 22, 2017
Elorza vows to strip indicted council president Aponte of powers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The mayor of Rhode Island’s biggest city says he will try to strip the indicted council president of his powers after he refused to step down. Providence Mayor Jorge Elor...
May 18, 2017
