RI state Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss legislative leaders' big spend of campaign money on food and meals, and a range of other legislative issues, including the results of a legislative panel on sexual harassment and the outlook for female legislative candidates this year. The post Bonus Q&A: Tanzi On Top Lawmakers’ Big Spend, Redistricting, Election Outlook & More appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Feb 07, 2020•2 min
RI state Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the spotlight on House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, Democrats' search for a presidential candidate, and impeachment fallout. The post Political Roundtable: Tanzi On Mattiello, Impeachment & The Democratic Presidential Race appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Feb 07, 2020•2 min
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza -- whose State of the City address is coming up on February 10 -- joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues, including his 'Great Streets' plan, the city's underfunded pension, and whether a Trader Joe's will be coming to the I-195 District. The post Bonus Q&A: Elorza on Providence Pension, ‘Great Streets’ Plan, Development & More appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Jan 31, 2020•2 min
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable to discuss the hiring of a new school superintendent for city schools, whether the mayor still has a role to play in education, and whether there should be an audit of the RI Convention Center. The post Political Roundtable: Elorza On New Superintendent & The Mayor’s Role In Providence Schools appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Jan 31, 2020•2 min
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable to discuss the fight over her budget priorities, the level of state spending and related issues. The post Political Roundtable: Raimondo On The Fight For Her Budget Priorities appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
Jan 24, 2020•2 min
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a controversial audit requested by Speaker Mattiello, the outlook for female presidential candidates, RI's tax climate, the next steps on high-speed rail, and more. The post Bonus Q&A: Raimondo On Providence Schools, Convention Center Audit, Taxes, Marijuana & More appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Jan 24, 2020•2 min
Rhode Island Democratic Party Executive Director Cyd McKenna joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of topics related to Democrats and the party, including the representation of women on the state committee and how the party will move past endorsement controversies in 2018. The post Bonus Q&A: McKenna On Endorsment Controversy, Bylaws, State Committee & More appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Jan 17, 2020•2 min
RI House GOP Leader Blake Filippi of Block Island joins Bonus Q&A to discuss Republican priorities for the 2020 General Assembly session, efforts to reduce gun violence, whether the free market should rule on housing and regulating tech giants, and more. The post Bonus Q&A: Filippi On House GOP Priorities, Housing, Abortion Bill Fallout & More appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Jan 10, 2020•9 min
RI House Minority Leader Blake Filippi (R-New Shoreham) joins Political Roundtable to discuss President Trump's actions toward Iran, and the outlook for slimming down Rhode Island's $10 billion budget. The post Political Roundtable: Filippi On Trump’s Iran Policy & The Outlook For Cutting RI’s Budget appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Jan 10, 2020•9 min
Rhode Island state Sen. Louis DiPalma (D-Middletown) joins Political Roundtable to discuss two of the top issues facing lawmakers in 2020: the battle between IGT and Twin River, and an estimated $200 million deficit that needs to be eliminated before the start of the next fiscal year in July. The post Political Roundtable: DiPalma On IGT Vs Twin River, And Another Big RI Deficit appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Jan 03, 2020•2 min
The panel looks back at the top political stories from Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts for 2019. The post Political Roundtable: The Top RI Political Stories Of 2019 appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
Dec 27, 2019•1 min
Liz Gledhill, chair of the RI Democratic Women's Caucus, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the caucus, its priorities for 2020, and the impeachment of President Trump this week. The post Political Roundtable: Gledhill On Women’s Caucus’ Priorities & Impeachment appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
Dec 20, 2019•2 min
Liz Gledhill, chairwoman of the Rhode Island Democratic Women's Caucus, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the caucus and a range of issues involving women and politics in Rhode Island. The post Bonus Q&A: Gledhill On Women’s Caucus, Endorsement Controversy, Priorities & More appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Dec 20, 2019•2 min
RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of questions related to transit and Warwick, where he served for many years as mayor. The post Bonus Q&A: Avedisian On RIPTA, Kennedy Plaza, Warwick Contracts & More appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
Dec 13, 2019•2 min
RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian joins Political Roundtable to discuss the future of the transit agency, and the move by U.S. House Democrats to bring articles of impeachment against President Trump. The post Political Roundtable: Avedisian On RIPTA’s Future & Democrats’ Impeachment Push appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Dec 13, 2019•2 min
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien joins Bonus Q&A to discuss additional questions about the city's $400 million development plan; pension costs; his political future and more. The post Bonus Q&A: Grebien On Pawtucket Development, Pension, His Political Future & More appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
Dec 06, 2019•2 min
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien joins Political Roundtable to discuss the newly announced $400 million development plan in that city, and how Pawtucket voters view the issue of impeachment. The post Political Roundtable: Grebien On Pawtucket’s $400M Development Plan And How Impeachment Is Playing appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Dec 05, 2019•2 min
For Thanksgiving week, the panel discusses how Rhode Island is doing as a new year approaches, whether the country can move past sharp divisions, and whether Democrats will be able to muster a unified approach in their challenge for the White House. The post Political Roundtable: Democratic Divisions & How RI Is Doing Ahead Of 2020 appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Nov 29, 2019•2 min
State Rep. Moira Walsh (D-Providence) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss her role in the RI House, income inequality, Providence schools, who she likes for president, and more. The post Bonus Q&A: Walsh On Legislative Culture, Income Equality, ‘Reform Democrats,’ & More appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Nov 22, 2019•2 min
State Rep. Moira Walsh (D-Providence) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the clash between women activists and the Rhode Island Democratic Party, and the view in her district on the impeachment hearings in Washington. The post Political Roundtable: Walsh On The Clash Between Women Activists & The RI Democratic Party appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Nov 22, 2019•2 min
Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the 2020 presidential race, whether the Democratic Party is moving too far to the left, his political future, and other topics. The post Bonus Q&A: Polisena On 2020, His Political Future, Education & More appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .
Nov 15, 2019•2 min
Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena joins Political Roundtable to discuss how Rhode Islanders are reacting to the impeachment hearings in Washington, and fallout from the continuing contracts law. The post Political Roundtable: Polisena On Continuing Contracts Law & Rhode Islanders’ Reaction To The Impeachment Hearings appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Nov 15, 2019•1 min
Robert Walsh, executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the battle over gambling services in RI, Gov. Gina Raimondo's record, why Massachusetts schools are better than those in RI, and much more. The post Bonus Q&A: Walsh on IGT vs Twin River, Gov. Raimondo & Why Mass Schools Are Better Than RI’s appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Nov 08, 2019•2 min
Robert Walsh, executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island teachers union, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the state takeover of Providence schools and mixed news for Democrats in the run-up to next year's presidential election. The post Political Roundtable: Walsh On The State Takeover Of Providence Schools & Mixed News For Democrats appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Nov 08, 2019•2 min
Rep. Mike Chippendale (R-Foster), the second-ranking Republican in the RI House of Representatives, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss impeachment proceedings in Washington, questions about a new location for the state Board of Elections, and GOP House priorities in the new session starting in January. The post Bonus Q&A: Chippendale On Ukraine, Board Of Elections & RI House GOP Priorities appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Nov 01, 2019•2 min
Rep. Mike Chippendale (R-Foster), GOP whip in the RI House of Representatives, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the ongoing battle between IGT and Twin River, and whether recent news will carry fallout for House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello in the new House session in January. The post Political Roundtable: Chippendale On IGT Vs Twin River & The Upcoming House Session appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Nov 01, 2019•2 min
Secretary Womazetta Jones of Rhode Island's Executive Office of Health and Human Services joins Bonus Q&A to discuss whether HHS needs a new strategic plan, the subpoena for records involving Dr. Victor Pedro, and the concern posed by growing costs for long-term care. The post Bonus Q&A: Jones On HHS, Long-Term Costs & The Subpoena For State Records appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Oct 25, 2019•2 min
Womazetta Jones, secretary of RI's Executive Office of Health and Human Services, joins Political Roundtable to discuss her work, efforts to foster more racial equity in social services, and the outlook for improvements at DCYF. The post Political Roundtable: Jones On Human Services, Racial Equity & DCYF appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Oct 25, 2019•2 min
RI Political Cooperative co-chair Jennifer Rourke joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the co-op's effort to elect more progressive candidates, her state Senate challenge next year to Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey of Warwick, what the legislature should do about climate change, and more. The post Bonus Q&A: Rourke On Climate Change, General Assembly & Why She Backs Medicare For All appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Oct 18, 2019•2 min
Jennifer Rourke, a co-chair of the Rhode Island Political Cooperative, a new progressive group, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the co-op, her run for state Senate, and whether Americans will support a progressive candidate for president. The post Political Roundtable: Rourke On The RI Political Cooperative & Whether Americans Want A Progressive President appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio ....
Oct 18, 2019•2 min
