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Lobbyists made $16.4M in RI last year. Here's who made the most, and who they worked for
Last year, 607 registered lobbyists earned a total of $16.4 million to sway the actions of RI's governor, lawmakers and other ...
RI has two statewide auditors. Why Republicans say an inspector general is still needed.
Advocates say the inspector general would root out waste and fraud, and may have saved the state the Washington Bridge ...
The Public's Radio5d
Bipartisan push begins in Rhode Island for latest inspector general proposal
State Rep. George Nardone (R-Coventry) is spearheading the latest legislative effort to create an Office of Inspector General ...
The Providence Journal4d
McKee scraps ACI consolidation plan opposed by correctional officers. Here's why.
Dan McKee's administration has scrapped a cost-saving plan to consolidate the underused minimum security prison at the Rhode Island's Adult ... security building can house up to 710 inmates ...
Can a Royal Charter provision shield Rhode Island from Trump’s tariffs?
Rep. McNamara maintains the 1663 Royal Charter empowers the governor to create free trade zones, but R.I. Commerce officials ...
The Gazette5d
Rhode Island representative asks governor to use royal charter to establish free trade zone
Rhode Island Democratic state Rep. Joe McNamara wants to combat President Donald Trump’s tariffs by creating a free trade zone in the Ocean State. In a letter addressed to Democratic Gov.
Collaboration is key to easing Rhode Island’s housing crisis
Working together to increase investment and remove regulatory barriers to development is critical to growing the supply of ...
NBC 10 Town Hall explores debate over Rhode Island state archives in 'Preserving the Past'
In our "Your Voice. Your Future. Town Hall: Preserving the Past" special, NBC 10's Brian Crandall also talks about ...
The Providence Journal3d
McKee job approval slips to second-lowest among US governors in new poll. What to know.
Reynolds announced Thursday she is not running for reelection. Rhode Island governors have posted consistently low approval ratings in Morning Consult polls, and the McKee campaign earlier this ...