Dee from the Desk: The Heroes Behind Bars
People always seem to be fascinated with how the other half lives. Last week I got a unique opportunity to go behind the bars at the maximum facility at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institut...
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URI's new $68 million Chemistry Center to create 1200 jobs
By Alana CerroneAcerrone@abc6.comThe University of Rhode Island is beginning construction on a new $68 million center that’s expected to bring 1,200 jobs to Rhode Island.Officials broke ground Mond...
John Cicilline to be readmitted to the RI bar
By: Dee DeQuattroTwitter: @deedequattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.com Convicted felon John Cicilline, the brother of Congressman David Cicilline will be readmitted to the Rhode Island bar. Cicilline a ...
Dee from the Desk: Good Government Crusaders
Now that the “Master Lever bill” has passed through committee and is headed to the house floor for a vote, the Democrat Representatives should pass it. Why not? They literally have nothing to lose....
Effort to Ban Master Lever Voting in RI
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtismcurtis@abc6.com The way people vote in Rhode Island might be about to change in a major way. Another hearing before the General Assembly would ban the s...
"The Sunday Political Brunch" -- ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis
by ABC6 News Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtismcurtis@abc6.com“The Sunday Political Brunch” -- April 27, 2014 (Providence, Rhode Island) – Over the past few months we have looked at the key U.S....
Providence College Men's Basketball Hosts End-Of-Year Banquet, Team Awards Announced
Providence College men's basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley announced the 2013-14 team awards on Saturday, April 26. The honors were given out at the team's annual end-of-year banquet at the Marriott ...
Taxpayer Group Attacks Pell Economic and Education Plan
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtismcurtis@abc6.comDemocrat Clay Pell unveiled his economic plans to polite applause this week. Among his ideas, professional internships forevery high scho...
Dee from the Desk: On the Campaign Trail
The Democratic candidates for governor hit the campaign trail hard this week rolling out their policy plans. They, like the Republicans, have a lot of the same ideas, for instance, they all love in...
Dee from the Desk: A primary issue, GOTV
In September, it is not going to matter who voted for who, or who had a scandal in their police department, but rather who can get out the vote.
Tax day brings out RI politicians with tax reform ideas
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com As people pulled up to pay their taxes on the last day in Cranston, across town the Mayor – who's running for Governor - was also propo
Fung plans to cut taxes by up to $200 million
By: Dee DeQuattro Email: ddequattro@abc6.com Twitter:@deedequattro As many Rhode Islanders are lining up to pay their taxes, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung rolled out his tax reform plan if he is elected
Dee from the Desk: the Union Smokescreen and the GOP Divide
For once, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung has flexed his Republican muscles. Fung is going head to head against the local police union however many of Fung's fellow Republicans are quick to side with the u
Nuisance stickers showing up again
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.com @danaRgriffin PROVIDENCE, RI- Orange stickers are popping up again on the front doors of college student's homes in Providence. Have a late night party, fighting,
Westerly beach access dispute in court
By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.com 2.5 miles of beach in Westerly are being fought over in Kent County Superior Court. The stretch of sand has been at the crest of a decades long debate over wheth
Documentary features local people reciting the Gettysburg Address
By: Dee DeQuattro Email: ddequattro@abc6.com Twitter: @deedequattro To celebrate the 150th anniversary documentarian Ken Burns has launched a national effort to encourage people from across the United
Gubernatorial Candidate takes aim at HealthSource RI
By: Dee DeQuattro Twitter: @Deedequattro Email: ddequattro@abc6.com The line at HealthSource RI is out the door as the deadline to sign up for the new healthcare exchange is at 11:59 p.m. As people
Speaker's troubles a potential boost for Republicans
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com With Gordon Fox out as House Speaker amid scandal, there is a grab for power from many quarters. ABC6 News learning that some key committ
Cops: man trespassed at Taylor Swift's RI home
A 38-year-old Massachusetts man has been ordered to stay away from Taylor Swift's vacation home on the Rhode Island shore.
Dee from the Desk: Who will challenge Cicilline?
Are the Republicans giving Congressman Cicilline a pass in 2014? While a heated Republican primary has emerged for the race for governor, and there might even be a Republican primary for Congressman i
House, Senate endorses Sakonnet toll hike delay
By News Staff News@abc6.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABC6 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABC6News?ref=hl Information provided by the Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) House and Senate
Bridge authority OKs hike of 10-cent Sakonnet toll
By The Associated Press news@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ House and Senate panels have approved pushing back the date at which Rhode Island's bridge authority may move to hike the 10-cent toll on
Scituate standoff ends peacefully; Coventry man charged
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@Abc6.comScituate and Rhode Island State Police were on-scene at a Hope Furnace Road home for an incident Monday morning.Police surrounded the home and had blocked off access
Brown to Host Holy Cross Monday at 7:00 in Opening Game of the CIT
The Brown men's basketball team will host Holy Cross in the opening round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament on Monday, March 17 at the Pizzitola Sports Center, beginning at 7:00 pm.
