Carcieri on Negative Campaigns, Casinos and Clean Water
Of all the journalists former Governor Don Carcieri didn’t want to see at the polls today, I’m sure I was high on that list given all the grief I’ve given him over 38 Studios. But to his credit, he answered my questions (after, I should add, I pleaded with him that it would mean a [...]
RI’s Gambling Addiction: Vote No on Questions 1, 2
Every couple of years someone in RI has the same brainstorm: “Let’s balance the budget by increasing state gambling revenue!” There is often some time-critical imperative requiring that we do it immediately if not sooner. This election cycle it’s the threat/certainty of gambling casinos going up across the border in Massachusetts: our addicted gamblers will [...]
Narragansett Indian Tribe Gets Raw Deal on Casino
When the Narragansett Indians wanted open a gaming casino in Rhode Island, the state told the tribe the constitution would need to be amended in order for that to happen. For some reason, the state hasn’t asked the same of Twin River as they look to develop a full-fledged casino. Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas explained [...]
RI Progress Report: Primary, Busy Day at State House
Polls are open today in Rhode Island, and even though it’s still not yet 6 a.m. we’re going to go out on a limb and call the primary for Obama. If you need a hand figuring out which delegates to support for the Democratic Convention, see our endorsements here. But it’s also a hugely busy [...]
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