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Extra Round Providence mayoral debate

  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

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Ward 9 Democratic City Committee Unanimously Endorses Michael Solomon for

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

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Elorza Campaign Gains Momentum with New Additions

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

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IATSE Local 23 Endorses Michael Solomon for Mayor of Providence

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

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Mayors Taveras and Fung to Host Job Fair for Military,

Ninety companies to participate with more than 500 job openings; Brief opening ceremony featuring Brigadier General Petrarca, Hope High School Junior ROTC and area veterans PROVIDENCE, RI – Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung are co-hosting a job fair for Rhode Island’s military, veterans and their families on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 […]readmore

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Elorza Releases Equity in Business Opportunity Plan, Calls for Increase

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

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Block Makes Statement On Ethics In Ri Politics

Providence, RI – Today, Republican Candidate for Governor Ken Block called for the need to change how politicians operate in Rhode Island. Citing the contributions Treasurer Raimondo, Mayor Fung, and Mayor Taveras made to Speaker Fox, as well as Treasurer Raimondo’s and Mayor Taveras’ walking with Speaker Fox in his district, all while allegations of pay-to-play and […]readmore

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Gorbea responds to de Ramel’s refusal to release taxes: Calls

Providence – Nellie Gorbea, Democratic candidate for Secretary of State released her tax returns for the past five years and many other candidates for state office agreed to do so as well. Her opponent, Guillaume de Ramel, refused to release his. «I was disappointed to hear that my opponent refused to release his tax returns,” said […]readmore