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Send us a textBill Bartholomew breaks down the latest poor polling numbers for Governor Dan McKee and offers thoughts on how this impacts both the McKee political operation and real-time state governance. Support the show
Governor Dan McKee and RIDE Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green join the show to talk about improvement with the new RICAS scores See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RI Governor Dan McKee joins the show to talk about energy services for the state, the latest on the Washington Bridge, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Attorney General Peter Neronha has been busy these days, between filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to halt the Revolution Wind project to criticizing the latest health insurance rates. He also placed 2nd in a recent poll for the ic primary for governor. And he hasn't even decided to run…. yet. He joins host Ed Fitzpatrick in the studio for an update. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Gene reflects on the life and legacy of Judge Frank Caprio, who passed away yesterday at the age of 88. Gene remembers "The Nicest Judge in the World" by revisiting past interviews with the Judge, and is joined by Governor Dan McKee, Mayor's Charlie Lombardi and Brett Smiley, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 17, 2025Rhode Island Enacts a Permanent Vote-by-Mail Application List, Joining 9 Other States Offering No Excuse Vote-by-Mail List OptionsRhode Island has given access to a permanent vote-by-mail list to all voters, in a bill signed by Governor Dan McKee. The state joins nine other states and DC allowing voters to join a permanent vote by mail list.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links. To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Rhode Island Legislature - HB 5709 TextRhode Island Secretary of State's Office - Vote from Home (No details of new list sign-up yet)Rhode Island Secretary of State's Office - Online Vote by Mail Application National Conference of State Legislatures - States With Permanent Absentee Voting ListsVoting Rights Lab - Rhode Island expands access to permanent mail ballot application list to all voters, establishes election worker protections. MIT Election Data & Science Lab - Voting by mail and absentee votingGroups Taking Action:Common Cause RI, League of Women Voters RI, Economic Progress InstituteRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email? Sign up here!Are you a radio station? Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy #DemocracyNews #RhodeIsland #NoExcuseAbsentee #VotebyMail #VotefromHome
On this episode, Olivia Ebertz travels to Jamestown, where residents are facing a shortage of drinking water. Then, the latest in the astounding story of Betty Anne Waters, who exonerated her brother from a false murder conviction. Plus, a new installment of Weekly Insight explores why Governor Dan McKee refused to sign the state budget.
Governor Dan McKee joins the show to talk about his decision to neither sign or veto the Rhode Island state budget See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textBill Bartholomew was in the room for a roundtable discussion with Governor Dan McKee on why he is not signing the budget that was just passed by General Assembly. Support the show
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On this episode, political reporter Ian Donnis interviews Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on climate, dark money, the tax code, Rhode Island's loss of federal funding and what they may mean to the future of scientific research in our state and beyond. Whitehouse also takes on Democrats and why they lost the election….and, yes he talks about that vote on tariffs that he missed. Then, Michelle San Miguel profiles Ana Flores, a Cuban-born painter and sculptor, who has spent decades turning materials from nature into works of art. Finally, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12's Politics Editor Ted Nesi explain what lawmakers are prioritizing in the final weeks of the General Assembly's annual session. And why members of the Rhode Island House were united in their effort to reject Governor Dan McKee's resolution to offer raises to 11 of his department heads.
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Governor Dan McKee joins Gene to discuss the passing of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ri governor Dan McKee joins the show to talk about the funding that has been secured for the rebuild of the Washington Bridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Attorney General Peter Neronha railed at Governor McKee at a House Finance hearing last week for not funding new positions for his office as it battles President Trump's agenda. Neronha says if “you are not standing with us, then you are standing with Trump.” The attorney general joins host Ed Fitzpatrick to explain what he means. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Governor Dan McKee joins the show to talk about his Re-election bid, reaction to last nights joint congress speech by President Trump, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rhode Island's largest hospital group, Lifespan, changed its name last June to Brown University Health. The name change and related agreements were billed as a way to improve patient care, medical education and biomedical research in the state. But making headway against Rhode Island's healthcare challenges is more difficult than changing a name. The state suffers from a lack of primary care doctors. Reimbursement rates for Medicaid and Medicare are lower than in neighboring states, putting Rhode Island at a competitive disadvantage. And the Hospital Association of Rhode Island advocacy group warns that Governor Dan McKee's recent budget proposal would hurt hospitals and the patients who rely on them. As president/CEO of Brown University Health, John Fernandez is on the frontline of facing these issues. So can Rhode Island improve healthcare while reducing costs? What is the answer for the state's medical reimbursement problem? And how is the financial outlook for the state's top two hospital groups? This week on Political Roundtable, I'm going in-depth with president/CEO of Brown University Health John Fernandez.
Reporter Steve Ahlquist joins Dan Yorke to expand on comments he made on The Bartholomewtown Podcast that Governor Dan McKee is not a good person.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last week, during R.I. Governor Dan McKee's State of the State address, a group of Rhode Islanders planned to protest in the State House rotunda. But the area was roped off and guarded by state and Capitol police, who said the space had been reserved by the governor's administration. But no one used it during and after the address. Now, the ACLU is considering a First Amendment lawsuit, saying that night was "a double whammy for the First Amendment." Harrison Tuttle, president of the Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC, and Steve Brown, executive director of the ACLU of Rhode Island join host Ed Fitzpatrick to talk more about what happened. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Elected officials in Rhode Island have been trying to reinvent the state's economy practically since the Great Depression -- and it remains a work in progress. During his State of the State speech on Tuesday, Governor Dan McKee cited an upbeat message. He says Rhode Island is flipping the script on outdated narratives about being an economic laggard. But polling shows Rhode Islanders do not share McKee's optimism about the state being headed in the right direction. The state still lacks the kind of more diversified economy found in Massachusetts. And the possible move out of state by Hasbro shows how unexpected changes can quickly emerge. As president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce since 2005, Laurie White has a front row seat on these issues. So what are the top obstacles to building a better economy -- and does the chamber have any bright ideas for making things better? This week on Political Roundtable, I'm going in-depth with president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Laurie White.
RI State Senator David Tikoian joins the show to talk about legislators call for Governor Dan McKee to call for a state of emergency regarding the homeless crisis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Black Lives Matter Political Action Committee Executive Director Harrison Tuttle joins the show to discuss "The People's State of the State", and event that he has organized that will take place at the Rhode Island statehouse ahead of this evening's State of the State address from Governor Dan McKee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi starts 2025 in an enviable position. He has overwhelming support from the members who make up the House of Representatives -- and won re-election as speaker this week with 62 of 75 votes. Shekarchi has more than $3 million in his campaign account -- and that gives the Warwick Democrat a lot of flexibility if Governor Dan McKee decides against seeking re-election next year. But Rhode Island faces a tougher fiscal climate due to the end of federal COVID aid. Shekarchi has spearheaded efforts to create more housing, but progress has been incremental and the cost of a home or apartment remains unaffordable for many people. The state faces other challenges with healthcare and the economy, including the potential loss of the storied toymaker Hasbro. So what would it take to make up more ground on these difficult issues, and do state leaders have the right plan for moving forward?
RI Governor Dan McKee joins the show to give the latest news on the Cyber Attack on RIBridges See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we meet Maribeth Calabro, the newly elected president of the largest teachers union in Rhode Island. Contributor Steph Machado sat down with the new union boss and former Providence teacher for a wide-ranging conversation about what's ahead for Rhode Island schools. Then, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi break down the Mayoral races in Woonsocket and Cranston, and take a closer look at the investigation surrounding Governor Dan McKee and a multi-million dollar state contract. And, finally, we take another look at why Mashapaug Pond, the largest freshwater body in Providence, has long been off limits for recreational use and what state officials are doing about it.
Americans will finish voting Tuesday, although it remains unclear when a winner will be declared in the presidential race. It's a more low-key election in Rhode Island, where the race for mayor of Cranston is among the top races. But a close vote is expected on ballot Question 1, which could set the stage for Rhode Island to hold its first constitutional convention since 1986. And next week's election is a prelude to 2026, when Rhode Islanders will vote for governor and other statewide offices. So what do the current political headwinds mean for Governor Dan McKee? How would a Trump administration affect Rhode Island? And even if the state does stage a constitutional convention, would it make a real difference? This week on Political Roundtable, we have an in-depth election preview with two fellow political reporters, senior reporter with the Rhode Island Current Nancy Lavin and politics editor for WPRI-TV, Channel 12, Ted Nesi.
Common Cause Rhode Island Executive Director John Marion expands on his organization's statement that is critical of Governor Dan McKee and his administration's role in awarding a school reopening contract to ILO, a then-newly created firm. This follows a report by RI Attorney General Peter Neronha, who found no criminality on the part of the Governor, but did indicate that McKee did, in fact, steer the lucrative contract towards ILO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Donald Trump has vowed to go after his political enemies if he wins the presidential election. The U.S. Justice Department is part of the executive branch, so if Trump wins, he would have significant influence over what happens. Closer to home, the timeline for rebuilding the westbound Washington Bridge remains uncertain, although it's likely to take longer than originally expected. And the healthcare landscape in Rhode Island faces a series of challenges, ranging from lower reimbursement rates than in Connecticut and Massachusetts and precarious finances for some hospitals. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha intersects with all of these issues. As a former top federal prosecutor in the state, Neronha previously worked for the Justice Department. He's been an outspoken critic of Governor Dan McKee and his handling of the bridge. And Neronha has been one of the most vocal officials in the state in talking about the need for more urgency in confronting Rhode Island's healthcare challenges. So what does Neronha think about what justice would look like in a Trump administration? What would he do differently on the bridge? And since term limits preventing him from seeking re-election in 2026, what is next for the longtime prosecutor? This week on Political Roundtable, I'm going in-depth with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha.
Send us a textBill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee at the State House.Support the show
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Governor Dan McKee joins the show to talk about his meeting yesterday at the White House on the Washington Bridge mega grant! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governor Dan McKee joins the show in studio for Ask the Governor, with the latest on the bridge, education, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos was the early favorite in the race for an open seat in the First Congressional District last year. But a signature-gathering scandal took on a life of its own, and undermined Matos' hopes of landing in Congress. Her boss, Governor Dan McKee, shows how a lieutenant governor can move up if they're in the right place at the right time. But some Rhode Islanders continue to question the value of the lieutenant governor's office. So what does Matos say about that? What has she done to overcome the disappointment of her performance in last year's congressional race? And what does Matos say about Democrats losing support among Latinos? This week on Political Roundtable, Ian Donnis goes in-depth with Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos.
Governor Dan McKee joins Gene in studio to get the latest on the Washington Bridge, Scott Avedesian, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee at his State House office.Support the show
The gravy train is over. That sums up how Rhode Island's fiscal landscape is in transition. In recent years, a gusher of federal COVID aid fueled consecutive budget surpluses. Now, however, the state is returning to a time of bigger disparities between needs and available money. Governor Dan McKee yesterday unveiled his budget proposal for the fiscal year starting July first. The General Assembly will now spend months reviewing the governor's plans and incorporating its own changes. Among those closely following the process are the business-backed fiscal watchdog group, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, and RIPEC President and CEO Michael DiBiase. The post RIPEC's Michael DiBiase on RI's tougher budget climate – and the fallout for schools, housing, healthcare and transportation appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
RI Governor Dan McKee joins the show for the first Ask the Governor of 2024, with updates on preparation for this weekends snow storm, possibility of migrants coming to the State, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Senator Meghan Kallman and Providence Streets Coalition's Liza Burkin join Bill Bartholomew to discuss a coalition of community organizations and legislators who are organizing to urge Governor Dan McKee to fully fund RIPTA in the forthcoming budget.Support the show
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