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A fresh, sharp look at news, life and politics in Charlestown, Rhode Island

A fresh, sharp look at news, life and politics in Charlestown, Rhode Island

Already a standout fundraiser, General Treasurer Magaziner raised more than Governor McKee during this closely watched quarter, but not much more.

Political Scene: 3 tales from RI where everybody knows everybody else Here are a few: ◘ The City of Providence has paid more than $390,000 so far in "accidental disability" benefits to one of the highest profile political operatives in Rhode Island for injuries suffered 17 years ago when his foot reached for the brake, and accidentally hit the gas. ◘ Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smileys lawyer doesnt deny that Smiley solicited $500 from state contractor Colin Kane while he still...

Smiley, who is raising money to run for mayor of Providence, has been embroiled in controversy over his fundraising activities.

PROVIDENCE — On his time off from his job as Gov. Gina Raimondos director of administration, Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smiley has been meeting with famed political operative Edward Cotugno at the law office of state Ethics Commission member Emili Vaziri. On Thursday, Vaziri notified Ethics Commission Executive Director Jason Gramitt that she intends to resign her seat "effective immediately." Gramitt told The Journal he has not yet received a formal letter of resignation from Vaz...