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March 02, 2010
Rell releases plan to tackle $500 million deficit
The governor would defer a $100 million payment to the state retiree fund.
Bill would give RISD officers extra authority
The Rhode Island School of Design says its campus officers should have the authority to make arrests.
March 01, 2010
Obama cites school firings in education speech
President Obama recognized the Central Falls teacher situation during a speech on education reform.
Thousands to lose job benefits
Unless the Senate passes a bill to extend benefits, thousands in Southern New England could see their benefits dry up.
February 26, 2010
Survey: Rhode Island most politically liberal state
The National Journal compiles ratings by looking at voting records.
February 25, 2010
Taveras launches campaign for Providence mayor
The former housing court judge says the neighborhoods of Providence are facing a crisis.
Weygand won’t enter race for RI seat in Congress
Former Congressman Robert Weygand will not run for the seat to be vacated by Patrick Kennedy.
February 24, 2010
Mass. House votes to shut instant message loophole
The Massachusetts House votes to outlaw the sending of sexually graphic instant messages to minors.
February 23, 2010
Gordon Fox assumes House speakership
Rhode Island’s House of Representatives convenes under a new speaker.
Brown poll: Chafee easily wins governor’s race
A new poll says former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee is in the driver’s seat in the race for governor.
February 22, 2010
Chafee calls for talks with Central Falls teachers
Former Sen. Lincoln Chafee wants negotiations instead of mass teacher layoffs at chronically troubled Central Falls High School.
February 19, 2010
Republican Moffitt to run for RI governor
Former Republican state Rep. Victor Moffitt says he will run for Rhode Island governor on a tax platform.
February 18, 2010
RI Senate president declines run for Kennedy seat
Rhode Island Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed is not running for U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy’s seat in Congress.
Suspicious package sent to Sen. Kerry’s office
Officials are investigating a suspicious package sent to Sen. John Kerry’s office in Boston.
House finance chairman eyeing mayor’s seat
Steven Constantino is entering the mayor’s race in Providence.
February 17, 2010
Paolino exploring run for mayor
Former Mayor Joseph Paolino is considering a run for the job he once held.
NBC 10 Interview: Rep. James Langevin
NBC 10’s Gene Valicenti talks with U.S. Rep. James Langevin.
February 16, 2010
Impact of stimulus on RI debated
Rhode Island politicians assess the impact of the stimulus package one year later.
NBC 10 Interview: Sen. Jack Reed
NBC 10’s Gene Valicenti talks with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed.
Roberts, Mollis pass on Congressional race
Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts says her place is in Rhode Island.
Moderate Party founder to run for governor
The founder of a grass roots political party is going to make a run for governor.
February 15, 2010
Lombardi announces candidacy for Providence mayor
City Councilman and former Providence mayor John Lombardi says he’ll seek the mayor’s seat again.
February 13, 2010
Patrick Kennedy’s departure analyzed on ‘10 News Conference’
Political analysts examine the end of the Kennedy dynasty in Washington.
February 12, 2010
Open seat attracts long list of potential candidates
Without Patrick Kennedy in the race, the list of potential candidates is long.
Patrick Kennedy’s departure marks end of era
Politics wasn’t always a smooth fit for the son of legendary senator.
Car tax money will be sent to cities, towns
Cities and towns received some good news about car tax money that will now be coming to them.
RI’s EDC head confirmed by Senate
Keith Stokes has been confirmed as head of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corp.
Kennedy Analysis: Bill Rappleye
NBC 10 political reporter Bill Rappleye explains how Patrick Kennedy’s decision not to run changes the landscape for Decision 2010.
Kennedy Analysis: Wendy Schiller
NBC 10 political analyst Wendy Schiller considers reasons why Patrick Kennedy is not running for re-election.
Patrick Kennedy not running for re-election
The eight-term congressman from Rhode Island says his life is taking a new direction.
