Candidate Series

 Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Using debate moments to propel his presidential election campaign.

 
 

Lincoln Chafee

Gov. Lincoln Chafee is the first independent governor of Rhode Island.

 
 

Elizabeth Roberts

Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts won reelection to her office.

 
 

Peter Kilmartin

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is from Pawtucket, which he represented in the State House.

 
 

Gina Raimondo

Gina Raimondo is the state's General Treasurer.

 
 

Ralph Mollis

Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis won reelection to his office.

 
 

Angel Taveras

Angel Taveras attended public school in Providence and graduated from Harvard University. He earned a law degree at Georgetown…

 
 

Jack Reed

Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., was elected to the Senate in 1996. His seat is next up for election in 2014.

 
 

Sheldon Whitehouse

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006, defeating then-Sen. Lincoln Chafee. His seat…

 
 

David Cicilline

David Cicilline, formerly mayor of Providence, represents Rhode Island's First Congressional District in the U.S. House…

 
 

Jim Langevin

Rep. Jim Langevin, represents Rhode Island's Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

 
 
 
 

Political News


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…
 

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…
 

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…
 

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Newsmakers


Newsmakers 2/17: Angel Taveras
This week on Newsmakers: Providence Mayor Angel Taveras.
 

Newsmakers 2/10: Deborah Gist
This week on Newsmakers: State Education Commissioner Deborah Gist.
 

Newsmakers 2/3: Gov. Chafee, Mullaney
This week on Newsmakers: Gov. Lincoln Chafee and State Budget Officer Thomas Mullaney.
 

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U.S. Congressional News


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…
 

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…
 

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…
 

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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

Activity Stream

Alex Alex  commented: They don't call the man NITMIT for nothing. Ok Ok,,So other then he has money off shore to avoid paying taxes AND he…

 

billgaffney billgaffney  liked the news story "It takes $331,181 a year to be in the 1% in Providence"

 

billgaffney billgaffney  liked the news story "Well, would you look at that? The RI budget is still balanced"

 

TheREALDad TheREALDad  commented: LOL..the GOP would love to pass a jobs bill for over seas companies.....AGAIN

 

goodyear goodyear  supported candidate "Lincoln Chafee"

 
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