Political Roundtable: Newberry on Raimondo, Elorza, HealthSource RI
House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss expectations for Governor-elect Gina Raimondo and Providence Mayor-elect Jorge Elorza, as well...
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House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the outlook for RI Republicans, his legislative priorities for 2015, what went wrong for Allan Fung, and other...
View ArticleTGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics
Happy New Year! Is it the dawn of a new era in Rhode Island, or just a fresh path to more of the same? The answers will come in the months and years ahead, and we'll be following them here each week....
View ArticleLawmakers Weigh In On Proposed State Budget
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is praising the budget approved by a legislative committee Tuesday a pro-business spending plan for the state. The budget is considered a political victory for Governor...
View ArticleNewberry Doesn't Expect a House Vote on Tolls; DOT Defends Bridge Closure
House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) doesn't expect the House to vote on Governor Gina Raimondo's truck-toll proposal before lawmakers recess for summer this week. Newberry points...
View ArticlePolitical Roundtable: Newberry On DOT, Truck Tolls
House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Governor Gina Raimondo's changes at the state Department of Transportation; Raimondo's...
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House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss a range of topics, including the GOP side of the presidential race; the performance of RI's pension fund;...
View ArticleTGIF: 16 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics
It's a somber Friday as we pause to remember 9/11 and the lives lost 14 years ago. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, your tips and thoughts are welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot)...
View ArticleNewberry Rips Raimondo Over GOP Lawmakers' Absence On Funding Formula Working...
House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) on Wednesday harshly criticized the absence of any Republican lawmakers on a school funding formula working group, as well as how Governor...
View ArticleNewberry Calls For Probe Of DOT; Mattiello Says Agency Didn't Pressure Reps
House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) on Friday called for House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello to launch a House Oversight investigation into whether the state Department of...
View ArticleScott MacKay Commentary: Time For R.I. To Legalize Pot
Rhode Island’s New England neighbors are moving aggressively forward with legalizing marijuana. RIPR political analyst says the Ocean State shouldn’t be last to tap a new source of state money....
View ArticleGOP Primary For Mattiello's Seat Exposes Clash Among Republicans
The emergence of a second Republican candidate for the Cranston House seat held by Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is exposing a conflict within the state GOP.
View ArticleRI Elections Likely To Move General Assembly More Left Than Right
The campaigns for the Rhode General Assembly are underway. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on why change comes at a snail’s pace to the Statehouse. (advance copy of commentary set to air on...
View ArticlePolicy & Pinot: The November 2016 Election
How is the presidential election resonating with Rhode Islanders? What are the big local races? Our guests are Republican House Minority Leader Brian Newberry and Democratic campaign operative Kate...
View ArticleBonus Q&A: Newberry On Trump, Incentives, State Spending & More
State Rep. Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss the upcoming legislative session, Donald Trump, and a range of other issues.
View ArticleTGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2017! Welcome to my last TGIF column of 2016, and thanks for following my reports throughout the year. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can...
View ArticleTGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It's not every week when a big national story has dramatic consequences in Rhode Island, but that's precisely what happened this time around with the Weinstein Effect . So thanks for stopping by for my...
View ArticleTGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Baseball is back, there are rumors of warmer temperatures, and the political beat continues to run hot. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome ,...
View ArticleTGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just when you think the PawSox stadium might be down for the count this legislative session, a new proposal emerges on the scene.
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