Bonus Q&A: Cicilline On Why Democrats Lost Ground, Providence Finances & More
US Representative David Cicilline joins Bonus Q&A to discuss why Democrats lost so much ground during President Obama's tenure, whether Providence should consider bankruptcy, whether he plans to...
View ArticleRI Lawmakers Applaud Appeals Court Decision To Not Reinstate Travel Ban
Rhode Island lawmakers commended the 9 th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to continue to block President Donald Trump’s travel ban Thursday night.
View ArticleRI Lawmakers Call For Investigation After Flynn Resignation
Rhode Island lawmakers reacted Tuesday to the resignation of Michael Flynn as national security advisor.
View ArticleRI's Congressional Delegation Weighs In On Trump Address
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation expressed skepticism after President Donald Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress, Tuesday.
View ArticleRI Congressional Delegation Slams Most Of President Trump’s Budget Proposal
After President Trump released his proposed budget, Rhode Island’s congressional delegation was quick to denounce various cuts that would affect the state.
View ArticleRI Leaders Relieved GOP Health Plan Off The Table
Rhode Island officials are breathing a collective sigh of relief that the plug has been pulled on the GOP health care plan to replace Obamacare.
View ArticleResidents Critical Of President During Coventry Town Hall
At least 250 people turned out for a congressional town hall meeting at Coventry High School Sunday, hosted by three-fourths of Rhode Island’s Democratic congressional delegation- Sens. Jack Reed and...
View ArticleRI Lawmakers Slam President’s Executive Order On Climate Policies
President Donald Trump’s executive order would likely bolster the fossil fuel industry with the roll back of regulations. It also undoes Obama-era efforts to slow climate change.
View ArticleMembers of RI Delegation Respond To U.S. Airstrikes In Syria
Some members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation are reacting to President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a series of airstrikes in Syria. The strikes targeted an airfield where a recent...
View ArticleRI Congressional Delegation Slams The Passage Of Health Care Bill
The American Health Care Act narrowly passed in the U.S. House Thursday. The bill had received only one vote more than the 216 required to move on to the Senate. The bill repeals most of former...
View ArticlePolitical Roundtable: Langevin On James Comey, Michael Flynn & Luis Aponte
U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin joins Political Roundtable to discuss the firing of FBI director James Comey; the controversy involving former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn; and the charges against...
View ArticleBonus Q&A: Langevin On Trump, Trade, Abortion & More
U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin from Rhode Island's Second District joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of topics, including jobs and trade; why Democrats have lost so much political ground; whether Roe v....
View ArticleScott MacKay Commentary: Time For Providence City Council President Aponte To Go
Once again, corruption overshadows the financial and social struggles of Providence city government. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses the indictment of Council President Luis Aponte. (Advance...
View ArticleTGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Stormy times in DC, and no shortage of news at home, a.k.a. Crimetown . So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the...
View ArticleRI Delegation Condemns Trump Intel Sharing
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is joining a wave of national criticism for President Donald Trump’s alleged sharing of highly classified information with Russian officials during a White House...
View ArticleRI’s Delegation Slams Trump’s Unscripted Remarks On Charlottesville
Rhode Island's congressional delegation was critical of President Donald Trump Tuesday, after Trump's unscripted remarks defending his initial statement that there were hatred and violence "on many...
View ArticleTGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The fall campaign announcement season is here, bringing us closer to a new year bursting with political storylines. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can...
View ArticleLawmakers, Environmentalists Concerned After EPA Stops Scientists From...
Lawmakers and environmentalists are disappointed in and concerned about the federal Environmental Protection Agency's decision to stop three agency scientists from talking about their research on...
View ArticleNancy Pelosi Slams GOP Tax Plan During Rhode Island Visit
Nancy Pelosi, the U.S. House Minority leader, railed against the proposed Republican tax overhaul during a visit to the Ocean State Monday. Pelosi joined the state’s congressional delegation during a...
View ArticleAgainst Military Spending Hikes, Protestors Set To Gather In Front Of...
Protestors are set to gather in front of Congressman Jim Langevin’s office Tuesday to demonstrate against increases in military spending. They’re angry that lawmakers supported a hike in the federal...
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