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R.I. Four Loko ban up for debate in January

Shefali Luthra — Thu, 18 Nov 2010

A state senator pre-filed legislation yesterday to ban the caffeinated alcoholic beverage Four Loko in Rhode Island. ...

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Block party is just getting started

Caitlin Trujillo — Thu, 11 Nov 2010

Though Moderate Party founder and candidate for governor Ken Block finished fourth at the polls last Tuesday, he gained enough votes to keep his party on the ballot and may soon find himself in a position of influence on one of his favorite issues and - t...

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Chafee’s election renews hope for R.I. gay marriage movement

Amy Rasmussen — Thu, 11 Nov 2010

By: Amy Rasmussen

Following the recent gubernatorial election of self-proclaimed gay-rights champion Lincoln Chafee '75 P'14, the 2011 political stage is finally set for the passage of a same-sex marriage bill in Rhode Island. ...

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Democrats beat back national tide to stay dominant in R.I.

Claire Peracchio — Wed, 10 Nov 2010

By: Claire Peracchio

Frustrated with a struggling economy and politics as usual, voters in the midterm elections last Tuesday handed Republicans major gains nationwide. ...

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Alums bring new outlet to the Prov. news scene

Shefali Luthra — Wed, 3 Nov 2010

By: Shefali Luthra

Josh Fenton MA'94, CEO and co-founder of GoLocalProv and - an online startup covering the Providence area and - will tell you there are three things to distinguish the site from a traditional news organization. ...

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Angel Taveras to be first Latino mayor

Jake Comer — Wed, 3 Nov 2010

'Gracias a todos,' Angel Taveras, who will be Providence's first Latino mayor, greeted his supporters last night. 'This is a historic victory for our team.' ...

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