Tag: Common Cause Rhode Island
Will there be lasting damage from Philly fiasco?
Rhode Island’s reputation has taken a hit amid reports of a state official’s “bizarre, offensive and unprofessional actions” during a March visit to Philadelphia,...
Russolino, Flynn nominated to Coastal Resources Management Council
PROVIDENCE – Joseph Russolino and Kevin Flynn have been selected to serve on the undermanned Coastal Resources Management Council, Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced...
McKee, Neronha dispute allows inside look at budget process
A testy dispute between Gov. Daniel J. McKee and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has spilled into the open in recent months, but some...
Special congressional race campaign spending expected to be lower than normal...
PROVIDENCE – The state’s 2nd Congressional District race between Seth Magaziner and Allan W. Fung had the biggest spotlight during last year’s election cycle,...
More companies, government groups turning to PR firms to handle marketing
Search engine optimization didn’t exist when Elizabeth Boyle Eckel started working at The Washington Trust Co. in 1991. The internet was in its infancy.
Boyle...
Enormous turnover among Providence leaders is unchartered territory
The Providence City Council is on the brink of a massive shift, with nearly half of its members leaving office at the end of...
House speaker’s aide reportedly linked to mafia pot startup resigns
PROVIDENCE – A top aide to House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi resigned Thursday amid claims he was linked to an illegal marijuana startup with...
Board of Elections approves new protocols for voting machine testing
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Board of Elections unanimously approved a new set of protocols for the testing of voting machines on Tuesday ahead of...
THE CAMPAIGN ECONOMY: Election season provides stimulus for many businesses
Forget summer vacation, Gary Wallace hasn’t even had a day off in the last six weeks.
That’s what happens when you own a print shop...
Ballot errors teaching R.I. lessons
A series of errors plagued the first two weeks of early voting in Rhode Island’s primary elections, but experts say voters can be confident...
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