Tag: Steven Frias
MISSING THE MARK: State leaders weigh how to get cities, towns...
The coastal town of Little Compton has long been a peaceful retreat from urban life, known for its rural landscapes, ancient stone walls and...
Is holding an R.I. constitutional convention a danger?
As Rhode Island undertakes its once-a-decade tradition of deliberating whether the state should hold a constitutional convention, a unified opposition and scattered proponents have...
Constitutional conventions: A relic of old or a chance for reform?...
Shall there be a convention to amend or revise the state constitution?
The state’s House of Representatives Monday unanimously approved two resolutions sponsored by Judiciary...
ALL IN with Bally’s: But how risky is R.I.’s heavy reliance...
Rhode Island has come to rely heavily on Justin Kane and other recreational gamblers like him.
Kane, a Providence real estate investor, likes to blow...
Lawyers only constant in ever-evolving General Assembly
Farmers were a powerful voting bloc in Rhode Island in the early days of statehood and ruled the General Assembly.
That’s because the structure of...
With Mattiello out, fight for House speaker at the Statehouse begins
CRANSTON – After 14 years of serving as Cranston's District 15 state representative, House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello conceded defeat on Wednesday morning against Republican Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung.
“While I...
WPRI: Mattiello wins re-election
PROVIDENCE – R.I. House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello was re-elected to represent Cranston’s District 15 Tuesday, narrowly edging out Republican challenger Steven Frias, WPRI reported...
Steven Frias announces run for House District 15, bid to unseat...
CRANSTON – Republican Attorney Steven Frias will run again for state Representative in District 15, setting up another match with incumbent House Speaker Nicholas...