Lawmakers both current and former, community activists, a one-time mayor, ordinary citizens and even a TV weather forecaster are among those who want to be Rhode Island’s next lieutenant governor. … MORE
Category Archives: Politics
Raimondo Commerce nomination clears committee hurdle
Governor Gina Raimondo’s nomination to become President Joe Biden’s Commerce Secretary won the approval of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Wednesday on a 21-3 vote. … MORE
GOP members seek to censure gov for supporting impeachment
Some Massachusetts Republicans are seeking to censure Gov. Charlie Baker for supporting a second impeachment of former President Donald Trump. … MORE
Ex-councilman charged with embezzlement lands new job
A former Providence city councilman who resigned after he pleaded no contest to felony embezzlement in 2019 has landed a new job with the city of Central Falls. … MORE
Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States
Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.” He swore the oath of office to take the helm of a deeply divided nation and inheriting a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors.… MORE
Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others
The last-minute clemency, announced after midnight on Wednesday, follows separate waves of pardons over the past month for Trump associates convicted in the FBI’s Russia investigation as well as for the father of his son-in-law.… MORE
Sen. Reed to back waiver for Defense nominee
Senator Jack Reed signals a move clearing the way for President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for become Secretary of Defense. … MORE
Raimondo schedules virtual State of the State address
Governor Gina Raimondo is planning to deliver her annual State of the State address February 3 on a virtual basis, due to coronavirus concerns. … MORE
Feds: Capitol mob aimed to ‘assassinate’ elected officials
The revelation came in a motion prosecutors filed late Thursday in the case against Jacob Chansley, the Arizona man who took part in the insurrection while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns.… MORE
McKee promises seamless transition during virus fight
Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee, who will take over as governor if Gina Raimondo is confirmed as President-elect Joe Biden’s commerce secretary, says his top priority will be continuing the state’s fight against the coronavirus. … MORE
