Tag: Politics
Raimondo enacts continuing contracts and firefighter overtime bills
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo made two pieces of controversial legislation law Tuesday morning, one with her signature, the other without, the governor’s...
As always, it’s all about people when it comes to the...
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo understands that the best and most long-lasting investment is in people. From the Real Jobs Rhode Island program, to Rhode...
WJAR: Fall River’s Correia recalled, re-elected
FALL RIVER – Mayor Jasiel F. Correia II was both recalled and re-elected Tuesday, according to WJAR-TV NBC 10.Despite 62 percent of votes recalling...
Forcing nonprofits to pay taxes not a solution to budget issues
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s budget proposal includes a provision that would allow communities to levy taxes on nonprofit hospitals and colleges, potentially voiding many...
Jack Reed sets an example for government service in troubled times
Without shoving ourselves into too much of the business of Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., he should not be allowed to leave his Senate seat...
Raimondo proposes funding boost for education, job training; expansion of tuition-free...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo says she will propose a budget this week that boosts support for education and teacher training from pre-school through...
Matos elected president of Providence City Council
PROVIDENCE - Councilwoman Sabina Matos was voted Providence City Council president Monday. The council said that Matos is the first Latina to hold the...
Balancing budget, smart investments should be job one
According to PBN’s cover story this week, House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello’s top budget priority is continuing the phaseout of the auto excise tax....
Newport’s history still intact
On the list of Rhode Island assets, surely the Newport Mansions belong near the top.For the third consecutive year, in 2018 the Preservation Society...
R.I. 11th most impacted state by partial federal shutdown
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island was the No. 11 most impacted state by the partial federal shutdown, according to a new WalletHub report released Thursday.The report was...
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