Newsmakers 2/17: Angel Taveras

Feb 18, 2012 11:19 AM

This week on Newsmakers: Providence Mayor Angel Taveras.

Feb 13, 2012 10:29 AM
Newsmakers 2/10: Deborah Gist

This week on Newsmakers: State Education Commissioner Deborah Gist.

Feb 7, 2012 12:49 PM
Newsmakers 2/3: Gov. Chafee, Mullaney

This week on Newsmakers: Gov. Lincoln Chafee and State Budget Officer Thomas Mullaney.

Feb 5, 2012 12:35 PM
Newsmakers 1/27: Jim Langevin

This week on Newsmakers: Congressman Jim Langevin.

Jan 21, 2012 1:10 PM
Newsmakers 1/20: Gordon Fox

This week on Newsmakers: House Speaker Gordon Fox.

Jan 13, 2012 2:12 PM
Newsmakers 1/13: Hugh Clements, Adrain

This week on Newsmakers: Providence Police Col. Hugh Clements and Lorne Adrain, chairman of the Board...

Jan 6, 2012 4:21 PM
Newsmakers 1/6: New Whitey Bulger book

This week on Newsmakers: former FBI agent Robert Fitzpatrick and author Jon Land.

Dec 30, 2011 4:58 PM
Newsmakers 12/30: Elizabeth Roberts

This week on Newsmakers: Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts.

Dec 22, 2011 1:45 PM
Newsmakers 12/22: David Cicilline

This week on Newsmakers: Congressman David Cicilline.

Dec 17, 2011 3:49 PM
Newsmakers 12/16: John Marion, Pesare

This week on Newsmakers: Common Cause Rhode Island's John Marion on redistricting followed by "They Always...

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Political News

Feb 22, 2012 3:00 PM
RI'ers running for delegate must file
Time is ticking away for Rhode Islanders who want to be delegates at the Democratic or Republican presidential conventions…

Feb 16, 2012 3:30 PM
Joe Kennedy III launches campaign run
Joseph Kennedy III has launched his campaign for the Massachusetts congressional seat now held by retiring U.S. Rep. Barney…

Feb 15, 2012 3:16 PM
Bill focuses on political contributions
Rep. John G. Edwards has introduced a new bill that will require political parties and action committees to file a report…

U.S. Congressional News

Feb 22, 2012 3:41 PM
Hearing waived for Capitol bomb suspect
A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol has waived his rights to preliminary and…

Feb 22, 2012 2:51 PM
High court torn over lying about medals
The Supreme Court appears to be sharply divided over a law that makes it a crime to lie about having been awarded top military…

Feb 21, 2012 1:23 PM
Fannie, Freddie may get smaller role
The government regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has submitted a plan to Congress that would shrink the mortgage…

Nesi's Notes

Feb 22, 2012 4:46 PM
Chafee: Iraq, high court made me back Senate…
By Ted Nesi PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Governor Chafee says it was an easy call for him to sign on as co-chair of President…

Feb 22, 2012 1:44 PM
Watch: Michelle Obama surprises RI students…
Although many Rhode Islanders have probably taken a White House tour, it’s doubtful many have gotten a personal welcome…

Feb 22, 2012 4:22 PM
Chafee is national co-chair of Obama’s…
New: Chafee-Obama bond forged at gym (Feb. 22) By Ted Nesi PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - President Obama on Wednesday named…

Rhode Island (change)

Gov. Lincoln Chafee, the first independent in his position, has his work cut out for him: fix the state's finances and help 66,000 unemployed Rhode Islanders get back to work.

Offices & Officials

Governor: Lincoln Chafee
Lieutenant Governor: Elizabeth Roberts
Attorney General: Peter Kilmartin
State Treasurer: Gina Raimondo
Secretary of State: Ralph Mollis

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