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Downey unanimously re-elected Council 94 head

11:14 AM Sun, Mar 21, 2010 | | Comments (2)
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By Steve Peoples Journal State House Bureau There will be no change in the presidency of Rhode Island's largest union of state workers. Facing no opponent, J. Michael Downey was unanimously elected Saturday to his second four-year term as president......

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Leader of RI employees' union up for re-election Saturday

12:47 PM Fri, Mar 19, 2010 | | Write a comment
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By Steve Peoples Journal State House Bureau Rhode Island's labor unions have long played an active role in Ocean State politics. It's easy to forget that the labor leaders are elected officials themselves. The president of the largest state employees......

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Retired Judge Pfeiffer mulling GOP run for Congress

12:21 PM Fri, Mar 19, 2010 | | Comments (1)
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By Katherine Gregg PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Retired Superior Court Judge Mark Pfeiffer is mulling a possible Republican run for the 1st Congressional District seat opened by Democrat Patrick J. Kennedy's decision not to seek reelection. Pfeiffer served on the court......

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Carcieri opposes effort to decriminalize marijuana

2:47 PM Thu, Mar 18, 2010 | | Comments (3)
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By Katherine Gregg Journal State House Bureau PROVIDENCE, R.I. - - Governor Carcieri "opposes the move to decriminalize marijuana,'' according to spokeswoman Amy Kempe. Stopping short of saying he would veto any such proposal, Kempe said: "The governor opposes any......

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Cicilline names Elorza to Providence Housing Court

5:18 PM Wed, Mar 17, 2010 | | Comments (1)
By Philip Marcelo    Email

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Mayor David N. Cicilline has appointed Jorge O. Elorza to the city Housing Court, replacing Angel Taveras, who recently resigned to run for mayor. Elorza, a Roger Williams University Law School professor and Silver Lake resident, will......

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Sen. Perry, Rep. Ajello endorse Taveras for Providence mayor

5:13 PM Wed, Mar 17, 2010 | | Comments (4)
By Philip Marcelo    Email

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- State Sen. Rhoda Perry and state Rep. Edith Ajello have endorsed Angel Taveras for mayor, according to Taveras' campaign. Perry has represented the East Side for nearly twenty years, serving as chairwoman of the Senate Committee on......

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And which county is your man Pell from?

pell.jpg 1:38 PM Wed, Mar 17, 2010 | | Comments (1)
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Sen. Claiborne Pell, an Irishman -- at least once a year By John Mulligan Journal Washington Bureau WASHINGTON -- The colors of the feast day livened the floor of the House of Representatives Wednesday morning as members arrived to......

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Council 94 cancels R.I. gubernatorial forum

6:00 PM Tue, Mar 16, 2010 | | Comments (2)
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By Katherine Gregg Journal State House Bureau PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With controversy continuing to swirl, the president of the largest state employees union has notified the candidates for governor that this Saturday's gubernatorial forum is off. Over the weekend, the......

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Harrop to announce Providence mayoral bid March 24

5:40 PM Tue, Mar 16, 2010 | | Write a comment
By Philip Marcelo    Email

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Daniel S. Harrop III, who challenged Mayor David N. Cicilline in 2006, says he will formally announce his candidacy for mayor on March 24. He would be the first Republican to enter a race that currently includes......

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R.I. Secretary of State Mollis releases 2010 election guide

6:42 PM Mon, Mar 15, 2010 | | Write a comment
By Randal Edgar    Email

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Are you planning to run for public office this year? Or perhaps just vote? Either way, you might want to look at the official 2010 "How to Run for Office" guide. Released Monday by Secretary of State......

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Patrick Lynch unveils plan to aid small businesses

3:46 PM Mon, Mar 15, 2010 | | Comments (1)
By Randal Edgar    Email

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch's gubernatorial campaign is calling for Rhode Island to take a more coordinated approach to job creation and fixing the state's economy. His ideas include an expanded small business loan program, a moratorium......

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Union opens candidates' forum to the media

7:56 AM Mon, Mar 15, 2010 | | Comments (3)
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By Katherine Gregg Journal State House Bureau PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The largest state and municipal employees' union has invited three of the candidates for governor to what has morphed in recent days into one of the first open forums of......

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