Sunday news shows in R.I., Jan. 24, 2021
The Providence Journal
Newsmakers (5:30 a.m., Ch. 12; 10 a.m., Ch. 64; 7 p.m., Ch. 64.2)
Tim White, Ted Nesi and Eli Sherman break down the latest on the vaccine rollout in Rhode Island; U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., discusses President Joe Biden’s inauguration and when Gov. Gina Raimondo might be confirmed as commerce secretary.
In the Arena (7 a.m., Ch. 6)
Frank Picozzi, the newly elected Mayor of Warwick, joins Joe Paolino Jr. to discuss his grassroots campaign that led him to victory over an established Democratic candidate, and his top priorities for the city.
New Bedford s chief financial officer could soon be exiting the Whaling City for a new job in a Worcester suburb if he prevails in a three-way contest to become the next town administrator in the community of Grafton.
Ari J. Sky has been chosen as one of three finalists for the Grafton town administrator position, and was selected from an initial pool of 33 applicants, according to the local Grafton News. Sky, who holds a bachelor s degree in politics and history from Brandeis University and a Master of Public Administration from The American University, has served as New Bedford s CFO since 2013.
Markey says aid to states may be pushed to Biden era
Matt Murphy
BOSTON Congress would be making a billion-dollar mistake if it settles on a stimulus package that excludes relief for state and municipal governments, U.S. Senate Ed Markey said Thursday, but he suggested he would back such a deal knowing that President-elect Joe Biden offers hope for a second package early next year.
Like other Democrats, Markey blamed Senate Majority Mitch McConnell for trying to save a few pennies at the expense of cities and towns, but acknowledged that Democrats appeared to be closing in on a more than $900 billion stimulus agreement for more relief spending that may not include any funding for local government.