Former Republican state Rep. Robert Lancia announced Monday that he intends to run for Congress again in 2022.… MORE
Category Archives: Politics
McKee announces 10 finalists for lieutenant governor’s job
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has announced a list of 10 finalists to be his lieutenant governor. … MORE
Rhode Islanders approve $400M in bond questions
From state college investments to beach and roadway projects, Rhode Island voters approved about $400 million in state spending during a special election Tuesday. … MORE
Senate confirms Raimondo as Biden commerce secretary
The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to confirm Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve as President Joe Biden’s commerce secretary and help guide the economy’s recovery during and after the coronavirus pandemic. … MORE
Rhode Islanders to vote on $400M in bond questions
Rhode Island voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to consider about $400 million in proposed state spending. … MORE
Rhode Island voters to weigh in on state bond questions
Rhode Island voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday, but instead of voting for candidates for state office, citizens are being asked to weigh in on seven bond measures for about $400 million in proposed state spending. … MORE
Insiders to discuss 2nd Trump impeachment trial
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Rep. David Cicilline are scheduled to share their insiders’ take on the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. … MORE
Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial
The vote was 57-43, short of the two-thirds needed for conviction. Seven Republicans broke from their party to find Trump guilty.… MORE
Fight over witnesses could delay Trump trial conclusion
The last-minute fight over witnesses followed Friday night revelations from a Republican House lawmaker about a heated phone call on the day of the riot between Trump and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy that Democrats say establishes Trump’s indifference to the violence.… MORE
GOP calls for ethics investigation into state official
The Rhode Island Republican Party filed a complaint with the state Ethics Commission on Thursday calling for an investigation into Department of Administration Director Brett Smiley’s alleged solicitation of donations from state vendors for an expected run for mayor of Providence.… MORE
