VOA News WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. presidential candidate Ben Carson threatened Friday to leave the Republican Party if there are signs that the nomination process is being manipulated. The retired neurosurgeon criticized party leaders following a published report that senior Republicans have privately met to discuss a «brokered convention.» The two main parties select their presidential candidates […]readmore
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LPR’s Community Excellence Awards Gala is right around the corner. On Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 Latino Public Radio will host their annual gala event. For this year’s event we have chosen to focus on politics. Most everyone can agree that this was a huge year, especially with the recent elections which saw history made in the state of […]readmore
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Providence, Rhode Island– The hour-long radio debate between candidates Michael Solomon and Jorge Elorza was held at the LPR’s studios in Cranston and hosted by LPR’s moderator, Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, MD and Wendy Schiller, professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Brown University […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Ward 9 Democratic City Committee announced its endorsement of Michael Solomon for Mayor of Providence today. At a meeting last night, the Committee considered each of the four declared democratic candidates for Mayor and voted unanimously to endorse Solomon. The Committee represents Providence’s Washington Park and Elmwood neighborhoods. “Michael has the […]readmore
Mayor Diossa proposes Central Falls is a comeback city due to tax relief, fiscal responsibility and strategic investments Central Falls, RI - On Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa delivered his Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Address to Central Falls City Council members and residents of Central Falls. "Together […]readmore
Providence, RI – As the campaign season picks up momentum, so too has Jorge Elorza’s run for Mayor of Providence. He announced this week several new additions to his campaign team, including five prominent co-chairs. The new hires include Field Director Kristina Fox, Deputy Field Director Charon Rose, and Communications Director John Taraborelli. “We are […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI - Local 23 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, AFL-CIO announced its endorsement for Michael Solomon for Mayor of Providence today. This is the 3rd union endorsement for Solomon including the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and the 16-member Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council. “We believe that […]readmore
The Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers (RIBCO) today announced their endorsement of Frank Caprio for Treasurer of Rhode Island. «The hard-working men and women in our union are excited to support Frank in his comeback bid for the Treasurer’s office,» said RIBCO President Richard Ferruccio. «Frank will be a strong voice for middle class […]readmore
To fulfill Providence’s goal of having 10% participation in city contracts by Women and Minority Business Enterprises (WMBEs), Democratic Mayoral Candidate Jorge Elorza announced his plan to increase the percentage of women and minority business enterprises that do business with the city. Maria Takuma, who owns Harmony Design and Construction said the following of Elorza’s […]readmore