Sandra Cano, a Democratic Candidate for Rhode Island’s Congressional District 1, will join What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday, July 31, 2023, at noon. During the interview, we learn more about Sandra, find out why she’s running in this special election, and discuss what she believes sets her apart from her opponents. […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Aaron Regunberg, Democratic Candidate for Congressional District 1
Aaron Regunberg, a Democratic Candidate for Rhode Island’s Congressional District 1, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at noon on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. During the interview, we learn more about Aaron, discover why he’s running in this special election, and discuss what he believes sets him apart from his opponents. Watch or […]
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Rhode Island Ethics Commission opens investigation into Gov. Dan McKee’s lunch with lobbyist
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Dan McKee will be investigated by the state Ethics Commission in order to establish whether or not a free lunch violated state campaign finance laws. The commission voted Tuesday after a complaint was filed by the state’s Republican Party last month. Jeff Britt, a lobbyist representing urban […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Sabina Matos, Democratic Candidate for Congressional District 1
Sabina Matos, a Democratic Candidate for Rhode Island’s Congressional District 1, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at 2 pm on Tuesday, July 25. During the interview, we learn more about Sabina, find out why she’s running in this special election, discuss last week’s issue around signatures, and hear what she believes sets […]
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RI Department of State launches online application for voters to request a mail ballot
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division today launched a new online application portal for registered Rhode Island voters to request a mail ballot. “Today’s announcement is an important step forward in our work to modernize and strengthen our elections system,” said Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore. […]
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Matos breaks silence on signature scandal, pledges to remain in the race
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentJuly 21, 2023 Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos condemned fellow candidates for using the signature fraud scandal surrounding her campaign for their own political gain, while affirming her commitment to the race, and to voters. Her comments – breaking silence on the allegations that began swirling earlier this week – came […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: Stephanie Beauté, Democratic Candidate for Congressional District 1, sits down with What’sUpNewp
Stephanie Beauté, a Democratic Candidate for Rhode Island’s Congressional District 1, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at 11 am on Thursday, July 20, 2023. During the interview, we learn more about Stephanie, discover why she’s running in this special election, and discuss what she believes sets her apart from his opponents. Visit […]
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Middletown School Bond moves towards November Special Election
By Matt Sheley, Town of Middletown MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (JULY 17, 2023) – A proposed $190 million new middle-school is one step closer to voters. At a meeting Monday night in Town Hall, the Town Council unanimously approved submitting a resolution for the project to the Secretary of State for inclusion on the Nov. 7 special election […]
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Jamestown police investigating Matos campaign for alleged signature fraud
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentJuly 18, 2023 The Jamestown Police Department is investigating potentially fake signatures submitted by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ campaign in the 1st Congressional District race. The police investigation was spurred by the island community’s Board of Canvassers, which asked police to look into the signatures on a candidate’s nomination papers […]
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House District 1 candidates begin filing signatures, hopeful of qualifying for the ballot
(This story is an update as of 11 p.m. today, July 14) At what appears to be the close for filing nomination papers, 15 of the 34 candidates who declared for the District 1 House of Representatives race filed papers with a sufficient number of signatures to qualify for the ballot. The signatures still need […]
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Zip codes donating the most money to Donald Trump in Rhode Island
In November of last year, former President Donald Trump announced his plans to run for president again in 2024. Despite potential complications presented by his indictment over falsifying business records in March and a jury finding him liable for defamation and sexual abuse in civil court in May, Trump has not announced any changes to […]
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State to soon seek proposals to convert URI Providence campus for housing or commercial use
The Rhode Island Department of Administration (DOA), which in January had announced it was seeking to repurpose the Shepard Building in downtown Providence, a University of Rhode Island campus for some 23 years, is close to publicly asking for proposals for the future use of the building, which not only houses URI, but also the […]
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First woman elected Massachusetts governor sworn in
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Maura Healey, the first woman and first open member of the LGBTQ community to be elected governor of Massachusetts, was sworn into office at the Statehouse Thursday, pledging to lead “with empathy and with equity.” Healey’s elevation to governor signals a political shift in the state’s top elected office […]
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Legislators Carson, Finkleman share plans for 2023 legislative session
With the 2023 legislative underway, hundreds, maybe thousands of bills will be introduced with the intention of solving some of the state’s most pressing issues. What’sUpNewp reached out to legislators from the Newport County area and on the South Shore, asking for their vision for this upcoming legislative session. There are clearly similarities in the […]
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Watch or Listen: Our WUN-ON-ONE conversations with the 2022 candidates
Over the last several weeks, What’sUpNewp has sat down with dozens of candidates across Aquidneck Island and Rhode Island These one-on-one interviews will introduce you to the candidates, allow the candidates to talk about their platform, and allow us to ask the questions that are important to voters. Every candidate for every local race and […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Robert Power, candidate for Newport School Committee
Robert Power, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Friday, October 7 at 10:30 am. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to the candidates, chat about his experience and why he’s a unique candidate, get his thoughts on school district regionalization, and more. Power is one of eight […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Lynn Ceglie, candidate for Newport City Council At-Large
Lynn Underwood Ceglie, candidate for Newport City Council At-Large, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday, October 6 at 11 am. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Lynn, speak about her time on the council, hear about her priorities, dive into the school regionalization conversation, and more. Ceglie is one of […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with James Dring, candidate for Newport School Committee
James Dring, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Wednesday, October 5 at 6 pm. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to James, chat about his platform and priorities, hear about why he supports the Regional School District, and more. The candidates running for the seven seats on […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Stephanie Winslow, candidate for Newport School Committee
Stephanie Winslow, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 4 at 5 pm. During the interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Stephanie, hear about her time on the School Committee, what she thinks about school regionalization, and much more. The candidates running for the seven seats on […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Sandra Flowers, candidate for Newport School Committee
Sandra Flowers, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 4 at 1 pm. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Sandra Flowers, chat about challenges with the school committee, school regionalization, and more. The candidates running for the seven seats on Newport School Committee are Louisa […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Becky Bolan, candidate for Newport School Committee
Becky Bolan, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 4 at 9:30 am. During our conversation, we introduce/re-introduce you to Becky, chat about her time served on the school committee, discuss school regionalization, and more. The eight candidates running for the seven seats on Newport School […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Kendra Wilson Muenter, candidate for Newport School Committee
Kendra Wilson Muenter, candidate for Newport School Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 4 at 6 pm. During this interview we introduce/re-introduce you to Kendra, learn why she’s running, hear about her thoughts on regionalization, and more. The candidates running for the seven seats on Newport School Committee are […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Stephanie Smyth | candidate for Newport City Council At-Large
Stephanie Smyth, candidate for Newport City Council At-Large, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Monday, October 3 at 4 pm. In our conversation, you get to know more about Stephanie, learn about her priorities and platform, and hear what she thinks about the Charter Review recommendations, school regionalization, and more. The candidates […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Eames Hamilton Yates Jr., candidate for Newport City Council At-Large
Eames Hamilton Yates Jr., candidate for Newport City Council At-Large, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at 3 pm on Monday, October 3. In the interview, you’ll learn more about Eames, hear about his priorities and platform, and hear what he has to say about regionalization, marijuana dispensaries, climate change, and more. The […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Zachary Hurwitz, Independent candidate for Governor
For most 18-year-olds the challenge around election time is getting them to vote – not so for Zachary Hurwitz. He’s taken it a step further, and at 18 is perhaps the youngest person ever to run for governor in Rhode Island. Zachary joined us on a WhatsUpNewp videocast on Tuesday at 2 p.m., the first […]