This week on Lively, the governor airs his concerns about the $14.3 billion dollar budget.
This week on A Lively Experiment, the governor stops short of a veto but airs his criticism of the $14.3 billion budget. Plus, pushback over RITBA's decision not to release a full inspection report on the Mt. Hope Bridge. Moderator Jim Hummel has the analysis from Patrick Anderson of the Providence Journal. Rhode Island Current's Nancy Lavin, and the Providence Journal's Antonia Noori Farzan.
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On Lively, the gavel is almost down on the General Assembly session: what's in, what's out?
This week on A Lively Experiment: keeping up with the flurry of decisions at the State House as the gavel lowers on this year's General Assembly session. What's in, what's out - and what does it all mean? Moderator Jim Hummel breaks it down with former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet, political contributor Joe Paolino and attorney and former Governor Almond's Chief of Staff, Joe Larisa.
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On Lively, winners and losers as the long-awaited state budge emerges from the House.
This week on A Lively Experiment, the state budget finally emerges from the House; we'll tell you about likely winners and losers. Plus, a date and a new price tag for the Washington Bridge. Moderator Jim Hummel hears outrages and kudos from Rhode Island GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, former state representative Nick Gorham and Step Machado of the Boston Globe and RI PBS Weekly.
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On Lively: The AG steps up with suggestions for the healthcare crisis on our doorstep.
This week on A Lively Experiment: the AG says the healthcare crisis is on Rhode Island's doorstep and has suggestions. Plus, who's in the running for governor on the Democratic side? And it's the homestretch for the General Assembly. Moderator Jim Hummel gets analysis from veteran reporter and political contributor Scott MacKay, GOP strategist Lisa Pelosi and political contributor Don Roach.
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This week on Lively, a surprising twist in the Barletta contamination case settlement.
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