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Doherty campaign slams Cicilline: "He is all talk"
The Brendan Doherty for Congress Campaign is slamming Congressman Cicilline for his leadership in Providence after Cicilline appeared on the WPRO Morning News on Tuesday and said that Providence’s fiscal crisis was not caused by his administration but is a result of past mayors.
Cicilline faults past admins. for city's troubled finances
Mayor Cicilline defended his leadership of the city of Providence saying he is not responsible for the fiscal troubles of the city which is now on the brink of bankruptcy.
RI Republicans cash in on GOP Presidential primary
Rhode Island Republicans are cashing in on the GOP presidential primary.
RI native running for Gabby Giffords seat slams Rick Santorum
A Warwick native is making waves on the national political scene as she calls our GOP Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum over the weekend on Fox and Friends.
Joe Kennedy III kicks off campaign in Attleboro
Joseph Kennedy III, son of former congressman Joe Kennedy II and grandson of Robert Kenendy, kicked off his campaign in Attleboro Massachusetts on Thursday after announcing his candidacy via the internet. He featured a video on his website entitled “I’m Running.”
Mollis not surprised that 1 in 8 on voter lists are inaccurate
1.8 million voters in the United States are dead, says the Pew Research Center. Even more shocking the center found that 1 in 8 people on voter registration lists in the United States are either inaccurate, out-of-date, or duplicates. Close to 2.8 million people are registered in two states.
Doherty one of the most well-funded GOP challengers in U.S.
The Cook Political Report has put GOP Congressional Candidate Brendan Doherty among the top three funded Republican challengers compared to a Democratic incumbent in the United States.
Hinckley taps Loughlin to run Senate campaign
The Barry Hinckley for Senate campaign has announced that John Loughlin, former candidate for U.S. Representative in 2009 against David Cicilline will assume the position of campaign executive director.
Exclusive: Former AG Pine reacts to accusations by DiPrete
Former Attorney General Jeffrey Pine is returning jabs after former Governor Edward Diprete charged him with lying to achieve him own political aspirations.
Redistricting plan reshapes Congressional Districts
The latest proposal to redraw Rhode Island's legislative and congressional districts would move three communities into the 2nd Congressional district.
Candidate for congress voices concern about redistricting
Brendan Doherty, Republican Candidate for Congress in the 1rst Congressional District, voiced his opposition to some of the dramatic changes proposed in the state’s redistricting plans.
Lawmakers to search for solution to smelly situation
Representative Stephen Ucci of Johnston will lead a special House commission to investigate ways to end the odor emanating from the state’s landfill.
RI GOP Chair says NY-like victory can happen here
The head of the Rhode Island Republican Party says the GOP's victory in a New York congressional district held by the Democrats since 1921 is a big morale boost for Republicans here.
RI lawmakers to hold hearings on pension overhaul
Select Rhode Island lawmakers are returning to the Statehouse to begin the difficult task of overhauling the state's public pension system.
Chafee, Raimondo to appeal pension ruling
A Rhode Island judge has ruled that pension benefits amount to an implied contract between the state and public sector workers. More, with WPRO's Steve Klamkin.
Chafee highlights new seafood marketing law
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee is heralding a new law designed to help the Ocean State's fisheries market local seafood.
RI board to reconsider redesign of voter form
The Rhode Island Board of Elections is considering whether to redesign the voter registration form because officials say last year's redesign has left voters confused.
U.S. labor official tours RI business
A top U.S. labor official joined members of Rhode Island's congressional delegation for a tour of a local manufacturer.
