Bill would make bridge, road repair easier for East Providence, others around the state
PROVIDENCE — Calling it a “home run” piece of legislation, Rhode Island Speaker of the House Gordon Fox and other dignitaries announced at a State House briefing Thursday morning, March 21, a proposal which would make it easier for cities and towns to maintain their bridges and roads while also spurring job creation. The “Municipal [...]
Read More →Barrington Reps. divided on gay marriage
The Rhode Island House of Representatives approved gay marriage legislation Thursday night though Barrington’s Representatives are split on the issue. State Rep. Jan Malik (D-Dist. 67, Warren, Barrington) voted against the proposal. Eighteen other State Reps. joined him. “Marriage pre-dates government,” Rep. Malik said. “It should not be re-defined by law.” Rep. Malik said he [...]
Read More →Political opposites, East Providence High School teachers share common ground in classroom
EAST PROVIDENCE — Though they reside on opposite sides of the political tracks, East Providence High School teachers and General Assembly candidates Keith Anderson and Gregg Amore have much in common when it comes to the classroom. Mr. Anderson, in his fourth year as an EPHS Business instructor, is running as Republican opposite Democratic incumbent [...]
Read More →Hanley takes on Marshall in District 68 primary
With less than three weeks to go before he faces his opponent in the Sept. 11 primary, Warren’s John Hanley is taking to the streets, walking from door to door and spreading his message. “I’ve learned there are a lot more hills in Warren and Bristol than I thought,” joked Mr. Hanley, a Democrat running [...]
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