State of Rhode Island secondary Archives: on Local Issues


Dan McKee: Lieutenant governor has no power; job criticized

Despite having served as second-in-command for the six years, McKee still isn't as well known in Rhode Island in part because of the No. 2 position's lack of power. Unlike most other states, where lieutenant governors preside over the state Senate, the job in Rhode Island has long been criticized since that role was eliminated here. Yet Raimondo's decision to leave halfway through her term underscores the job's most important function: to be ready to lead if the current governor cannot.
Source: WPRI on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race Jan 7, 2021

Lincoln Chafee: $10 million for world-class sailing event center

Building on the success of the 2012 America's Cup World Series in Newport, my proposed budget includes $10 million to create an event center at Fort Adams State Park. This facility will allow Rhode Island to host large-scale, world-class sailing events, such as the America's Cup, the Extreme Sailing Championship, and the Volvo Ocean Race, which will have its only North American stopover in Newport in 2015.
Source: 2014 State of the State Address to Rhode Island legislature Jan 15, 2014

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Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN)
Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX)
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