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George Nee and Gordon Fox get reacquainted with each other on election night. (Photo by Bob Plain)

Progress Report: For, and Against, Fox; Patch on Walmart; Warren for Banking; Belcourt Castle and Karen Silkwood

By Bob Plain on November 13, 2012

There’s an interesting – and small – mix of conservatives, moderates and populists who seemingly aren’t supporting Gordon Fox’s effort to be re-elected speaker of the House. His detractors from the left – Reps Scott Guthrie of Coventry and Spencer Dickinson of South Kingstown – have a disdain for pension cuts in common. Guthrie may [...]

Posted in RI Progress Report | Tagged doc corvese, edieth ajello, Gordon Fox, karen silkwood, projo, puerto rico, scott guthrie, Scott MacKay, Spencer Dickinson, Ted Nesi | 3 Responses

Rep. Frank Ferri testifies on his bill that would reform paypay loans in RI. In the background is Bill Murphy, former House speaker, a lobbyist opposed to the reform.

Corvese Amendment Denies Rep. Ferri Equal Rights

By Bob Plain on May 2, 2012

The controversial Corvese amendment to the recently enacted civil union law, which legislators will reconsider today, is seen as an affront to the very rights the new law bestows on same sex couples – it allows religious institutions to not recognize the relationship or otherwise adhere to the law. But for Rep. Frank Ferri, a [...]

Posted in Civil Rights / Liberties, Featured, LGBT, Rhode Island, State House | Tagged civil unions, doc corvese, frank ferri state house, gay marriage, Marriage Equality, Rhode Island | Leave a response

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