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Lorne Adrian for Providence Mayor

Lorne Adrian spoke about the support of Latinos and understanding the needs of Latinos as well as the state tuition, his opposition, licenses for undocumented immigrants and his own family security. Adrian also spoke of the importance of public service which he learned from his parents who worked very hard to support their family of […]readmore

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Seth Magazine first interview on LPR

Seth Magaziner is running for Rhode Island Treasurer, this is his first time running for political office. Dr. Pablo Rodriguez asked about his qualifications to run for treasurer and what is his position in the controversial pension reform. During the interview, Magaziner gives Gina Raimondo credit for dealing with this issue of the pension while […]readmore

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BRETT SMILEY ‘S INTERVIEW on LPR was about the “Gun

During his interview Smiley was asked how the campaign is going and what are the people asking. His responds was “The people want to see more action and progress”. He explained that there are three things the people are concern about, economics, public safety and quality public education. Interview on LPRreadmore

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Raimondo and Fung «engage in destructive political games,» says Ken

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Block says Democrat Gina Raimondo and Republican Allan Fung are «engaging in destructive political games instead of working to solve the state’s problems.» «There is one main reason why Rhode Island has wound up as one of the worst states for jobs in the country: career politicians who pander for votes […]readmore

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Smithfield Town Councilwoman becomes the sixth Latino elected official to

SMITHFIELD – This morning, Smithfield Town Councilwoman Suzy Alba endorsed Gina Raimondo for governor in the Democratic primary. Explaining that Rhode Island needs a strong, progressive leader who understands what is needed to move our state forward, Councilwoman Alba is backing Gina because of her proven track record of getting things done. «Our state desperately […]readmore

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Biden Has Harsh Words for LaGuardia Airport

Biden: LaGuardia like a ‘third world country’ Vice President Joe Biden had some harsh words for LaGuardia Airport Thursday. Biden was speaking in Philadelphia where he stressed the need for infrastructure improvement. He said that the U.S. has fallen 20 spots in the quality of infrastructure, and that Hong Kong’s Airport has the type of […]readmore

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Gorbea Outraises Opponent for a Second Quarter in a Row

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Nellie Gorbea for Secretary of State Campaign announced its results for the last fundraising quarter of 2013. In the September to December 2013 period, Gorbea raised more than $54,000, bringing her total raised in 2013 to $172,000. This success results from contributions by more than 675 individuals to the Latina leader’s […]readmore

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AT A NEWS CONFERENCE THIS MORNING AT THE STATE HOUSE,

Earlier today, Brett Smiley’s proposed 10% supplemental sales tax on all guns and ammunition sold in Rhode Island was formally introduced to the Rhode Island General Assembly by Senator Gayle Goldin. The House sponsor is Representative Maria Cimini, who is due to give birth today and was unable to attend the press conference. The bill […]readmore

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Langevin Statement on CVS Decision Not to Sell Tobacco Products

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a member of the House’s Health Care Innovation Task Force, issued the following statement in response to the announcement that CVS will no longer sell tobacco products in their retail stores: “CVS has long been a good corporate citizen and a pillar of the Rhode Island community, and this decision to […]readmore