Dee from the Desk: GOP losing sight
With the Allan Fung and Ken Block race getting so heated and down right personal a lot of individuals in the Republican Party have lost their long term vision and have become as near sighted as the...
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Pell kicks off campaign for RI Gov
By: Melissa Randall mrandall@abc6.com Clay Pell is now a candidate for Rhode Island Governor. He formally launched his campaign Tuesday morning people sparking a Pell w
Dee from the Desk: No press is bad press
Have you ever heard the saying no press is bad press? Well, there has been no lack of headlines for Cranston Mayor Allan Fung. First Fung found himself immersed in the center of a parking ticket scand
Controversy Over Latest Allan Fung for Governor Ad
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6 email: mcurtis@abc6.com"Making Rhode Island open for business once again," says an Allan Fung for Governor TV ad.Cranston Mayor Allan Fung's latest ad, has him sitting in a...
Fung goes to Ohio diner to film ad touting business in R.I.
The Associated Pressnews@abc6.comPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Allan Fung filmed an ad about making Rhode Island "open for business" at a diner in Ohio, according to the re...
Woody Allen's handprints cemented in Pawtucket
By News Staff/The Associated Press news@abc6.com Woody Allen is filming his latest film in Rhode Island and now he’s left a permanent mark on Pawtucket. The iconic director left a hand print and si...
Immigration issue enters RI Governor's race
By Mark Curtis As the immigration crisis now heats up at the southern border, it's also entering the race for Rhode Island Governor. Republican Ken Block pointing to a 2003 resolution from then Cra...
GOP Candidates Wants Tougher Lobbying and Ethics Law in RI
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6email: mcurtis@abc6.comThe Republican candidates for Governor in Rhode Island are trying to prevent another "38 studios" debacle from every happening again.This comes on the...
Airport Expansion Update at T.F. Green; New Projects Underway
Twitter: markcurtisABC6 Email: mcurtis@abc6.comComing in for a landing at T.F. Green Airport will soon offer a new safety feature, especially for planes that touchdown, but have brake failure.Const...
Barrington Police crack down on illegal fireworks
By Jennifer Petracca news@abc6.com The Barrington Police Department is cracking down on illegal fireworks this summer. Police warn the public that although some fireworks are legal, there are some ...
RI Republican Party endorses Allan Fung
WARWICK - The Rhode Island Republican Party has endorsed Allan Fung in the race for governor.The GOP Convention was held Thursday night.Fung beat out candidate Ken Block by a vote of 120 to 46."I a...
State Trooper sentenced to community service after assault
By News Staff news@abc6.com A Rhode Island State Trooper has been sentenced to 25 hours of community service for assaulting an inmate inside a cell block at the Lincoln Woods Barracks. James Donnel...
Update: Driver charged in fatal North Providence crash
By: Melissa Randall mrandall@abc6.com Police in North Providence are investigating a deadly car accident. It happened early Thursday morning in the 1200 block of Mineral Spring Avenue. The Medical...
"The Sunday Political Brunch" - June 15, 2014 ABC6 Political Reporter Mark Curtis
“The Sunday Political Brunch” -- June 15, 2014 (Providence, Rhode Island) – Wow, what a wild, wacky week! While nothing stands out as the top story, a whole hodgepodge of things happened in the wor...
Republican Governor's Race Heats Up; Party Leader Wants Truce
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.comor @markcurtisABC6 "Don't be a blockhead. Say no to Ken Block," says an Allan Fung for Governor TV ad. "Politifact calls Allan Fung's at...
Dozens testify on bill that would stop 38 Studios bond payments
Tuesday night nearly 50 people testified before the House Finance Committee on a bill that would stop the Commerce Corporation and the state from making payments on the $75 million failed 38 studio...
1,400 RI youth to get summer jobs thanks to $2.1 million grant
By: Melissa Randall Mrandall@abc6.com The Workforce Partnership of Greater Rhode Island has announced a $2.1 million state and federal grant that will help more youth secure summer jobs. Beginning ...
Homeowner charged for hosting underage drinking party
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: Ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroA South Kingstown man has been arrested and is charged with violating the social host statute after allegedly hosting an underage dr...
Dee from the Desk: Let the ads begin
And let the ads begin… Republican Allan Fung is the first candidate to hit the airwaves with a television ad and a day later Democrat Gina Raimondo was also buying airtime. Fung’s ad buy is centere...
Master Lever rally held at Statehouse
By News Staff news@abc6.com A rally was held at the Statehouse today to get rid of straight ticket voting or the master lever as many people know it. Protesters are urging Senate President Paiva We...
RI trooper accused of assaulting suspect to appear in court
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroA Rhode Island State Trooper accused of assaulting a suspect will be arraigned in court Wednesday morning. James Donnelly-Taylor, a ...
National committeemen endorse Fung for governor
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroRepublican candidate for Governor Allan Fung has gained two key endorsements this Rhode Island Republican National Committeeman Stev...
Dee from the Desk: We Can Work it Out
And finally the Republican gubernatorial candidates are fighting a common enemy. On Tuesday instead of taking pot shots at each other, Allan Fung and Ken Block took on a Democrat: Governor Lincoln ...
Chafee calls Republican candidates unfit for office
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattroTwitter: @deedequattroGovernor Chafee is calling two Republican Gubernatorial candidates unfit for the office because they say they won’t pay back the moral obliga...
