Representative Cicilline asked to pledge to impeach Trump
February 19, 2019

Representative Cicilline asked to pledge to impeach Trump

“It’s a fairly new group,” said Noah, outside the Pawtucket office of United States Representative David Cicciline...

Rep McNamara announces bid for second term as Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair
October 31, 2019

Rep McNamara announces bid for second term as Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair

“Four years ago, I became chair on the eve of the 2014 election at a critical time...

June Speakman statement on new Ascencao allegations
January 19, 2020

June Speakman statement on new Ascencao allegations

[Update: the Rhode Island Sierra Club issued a statement: ““This past November The Rhode Island Chapter of...

June Speakman Wins Special Democratic Primary in House District 68
January 19, 2020

June Speakman Wins Special Democratic Primary in House District 68

June Speakman soared to victory Tuesday evening in the House District 68 Special Election Democratic Primary, capturing...

New Voter ID study shows ‘a significant negative effect’ on presidential election turnout in Rhode Island
January 19, 2020

New Voter ID study shows ‘a significant negative effect’ on presidential election turnout in Rhode Island

Since Rhode Island passed a Voter ID law in July 2011 there’s been a debate as to...

To enhance election security, Rhode Island tests a new way to verify election results
January 19, 2020

To enhance election security, Rhode Island tests a new way to verify election results

From a press release: Rhode Island is making good on its promise to road-test risk-limiting election audits,...

Aaron Regunberg named senior advisor on policy to Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza
October 31, 2019

Aaron Regunberg named senior advisor on policy to Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza

From a press release: Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced that former State Representative Aaron Regunberg will serve...

Providence City Council inauguration a day of firsts and political fault lines
October 31, 2019

Providence City Council inauguration a day of firsts and political fault lines

The inauguration of a new Providence City Council was a day of firsts and a day of...

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s second inauguration address
October 31, 2019

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s second inauguration address

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza held a chilly outdoors ceremony to celebrate his second inauguration. Below is the...

House District 68 Special Election a do-over for Speakman supporters
January 19, 2020

House District 68 Special Election a do-over for Speakman supporters

“This is all so quick,” said Democratic candidate for House District 68 June Speakman to her supporters....

Should elected officials be submitting bills that affect elections they are currently running in?
January 19, 2020

Should elected officials be submitting bills that affect elections they are currently running in?

Representative Kenneth Marshall (Democrat, District 68, Bristol) introduced H5015 today, legislation that “would allow the board of...

June Speakman scores endorsement in House 68 special election
January 19, 2020

June Speakman scores endorsement in House 68 special election

The Executive Committee of the Rhode Island Democratic Party Women’s Caucus voted last night to endorse June...

Providence City Council overrides Mayor’s Veto of Hope Point Tower zoning variance
October 31, 2019

Providence City Council overrides Mayor’s Veto of Hope Point Tower zoning variance

Providence City Councilor Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11) became the deciding vote to override Providence Mayor Jorge...

‘It’s all about Democracy,’ says PVD City Councilor Igliozzi about Fane veto override vote delay
October 31, 2019

‘It’s all about Democracy,’ says PVD City Councilor Igliozzi about Fane veto override vote delay

Providence City Councilor John Igliozzi (Ward 7) interrupted the reading of the proposed ordinance to override Mayor...

Secretary of State announces schedule for House District 68 special election
January 19, 2020

Secretary of State announces schedule for House District 68 special election

Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announced today that there will be a special election in...

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