Tag: June Speakman
How much travel is too much for Providence mayor?
During his first term, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza has taken at least 60 trips out of state. Is that excessive?
“Absolutely not,” said Elorza,...
Education, economic policy linked for gubernatorial candidates
By many measures, Rhode Island has long had a troubled education system. While most major gubernatorial candidates have at least paid lip service to...
Candidates don’t need to spend a lot to win in R.I.,...
Gubernatorial candidates don’t necessarily need to spend a lot of money to win votes in the nation’s smallest state. But money matters in elections...
Did election board let Mattiello off easy?
Almost two years after he narrowly won re-election to his district seat, House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello has been facing criticism for violations of...