Tag: Dominick J. Ruggerio
Mattiello: Senate’s last-minute shenanigans hurt R.I.
There is nothing more important than integrity and keeping your word. It is unfortunate that Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and his leadership team...
Whose side are you on in the R.I. House-Senate impasse?
Throwing a wrench into the state’s fiscal status, the R.I. House and Senate ended their sessions without passing the same budget, with both House...
Legislative game of chicken is not in R.I.’s best interests
The question is not whether each of the chambers of the General Assembly should have closed up shop after being unable to pass the...
Ruggerio: Senate’s budget will protect taxpayers
As President of the Rhode Island State Senate, I have a responsibility to ensure we pass a balanced and sustainable budget for the state...
R.I. Senate and House stuck on the budget
PROVIDENCE – At 7:52 p.m. on Friday the R.I. Senate Twitter account tweeted, “TGIF.” A few hours later the Senate went on summer recess....
Are the PawSox worth investing in?
Should public money be used to help build a new $83 million ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox?
State leaders have been reluctant to weigh...
Pawtucket mayor makes case for $83M PawSox deal
PROVIDENCE – Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien on Wednesday delivered a letter to state lawmakers, pleading the case for legislative action to help the...
No PawSox stadium deal this legislative session
PAWTUCKET – Absent some dramatic turn of events, there will be no Pawtucket Red Sox stadium deal this legislative session.
House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello...