Steve Frias

[Ted Nesi @TedNesi]

Local historian Steve Frias tells me McKee is apparently the first governor not to be endorsed by his own party since RI adopted its modern primary system in 1948 https://t.co/G6OYB6bXpZ

[Providence Journal @projo]

Opinion: An unethical quest to be called 'your honor' | Opinion https://t.co/hTrB2fvAMK

[masslivenews @masslivenews]

Pay for itself? Ongoing Polar Park revenue shortfall angers Worcester residents https://t.co/6g7mAVHjhv

[katherine gregg @kathyprojo]

POLITICSMost RI lawmakers are paid $20,391 for serving. Should they be allowed $90K in gifts from lobbyists?
https://t.co/cFk3vmhrBp

[Steve Frias @friasforrep]

Something new to do

[Ray Baccari Jr. @RayBaccari]

The Cranston Herald reports that fmr. @RhodeIslandGOP National Committeeman @friasforrep is now the city's Planning Commission chair

https://t.co/TtAKW86Tds

[Steve Frias @friasforrep]

Worcester is now dipping into its general fund.
Taxpayer subsidized stadiums never pay for themselves. It will not in Worcester, and it will not in Pawtucket.

[Ted Nesi @TedNesi]

Strife in Worcester after the City Council is told the city isn't bringing in enough money to cover bond payments on the new WooSox (née PawSox) stadium, Polar Park https://t.co/bG52LS89D8

[Steve Frias @friasforrep]

Would be an odd decision for a one-time Democratic rising star. Running for Gov again would suggest that no one in the private sector (university or Wall Street for example) wants to hire her. She would also have to answer for DOT's performance that led to the bridge failure.

[Ian Donnis @IanDon]

SCOOP: @GinaRaimondo is considering another run for governor of Rhode Island https://t.co/6cZgxCokG0

[Providence Journal @projo]

Opinion: ConCon best hope for reforming RI government | Opinion https://t.co/qZVYS4HIp8

[Steve Frias @friasforrep]

@Eli_Sherman An attorney and his client are business associates under Ethics Code. Public officials must recuse on matters involving their business associates. A.O. 2007-54. Business association exists until all legal fees are paid. A.O. 2003-17. Gov and lobbyist are business associates.

[Patrick Anderson @PatrickAnderso_]

Less than a week before election day, a *yes* on Question 1 campaign in favor of a constitutional convention has launched from former GOP national committeeman @friasforrep

https://t.co/fNF0RT3lzA

[Rory Schuler @RorySchuler]

@TedNesi Also his GuestOp in the Cranston Herald. Full-courtourt push.
https://t.co/pbbPzOuQij

[Ted Nesi @TedNesi]

Steve Frias, RI's recently retired Republican national committeeman, did a text message advertising campaign today promoting the constitutional convention Q on next week's ballot

Video highlights Washington Bridge fiasco as a symptom of current RI leaders' mismanagement

[Steve Frias @friasforrep]

The awarding of the ILO contract is an example of why RI needs an Inspector General (IG).

State house insiders have refused to create an IG.

That's why, if you want an IG, you need to vote yes on question 1 for a constitutional convention.

[Ted Nesi @TedNesi]

“It’s a fixed RFP but luckily I know the person it’s fixed for [winky face emoji]” https://t.co/h4ioFpGTCx

[Sue Cienki @rigopncw]

So the party that claims that democracy is on the ballot will not let their delegates engage in freedom of speech 🤔

[Chris Shea @KRISH_EH]

Constitutional conventions: a relic of old or a chance for reform? It’s time for voters to decide

New from me for @RICurrent

https://t.co/bJcXHlKjgy

[Edward Fitzpatrick @FitzProv]

A constitutional convention could lead to a ballot question that would require voter approval for “boondoggles,” @friasforrep said, citing 38 Studios, Curt Schilling’s ill-fated video game venture, and the Tidewater Landing soccer stadium project.
https://t.co/W87wqxzvyM

[katherine gregg @kathyprojo]

'It kind of oversteps': In an unusual move, Shekarchi's own team stalls his housing bill

[katherine gregg @kathyprojo]

Defend the suburbs: Why towns and planners are pushing back against Shekarchi's housing reforms
https://t.co/jzVmWcWg70

[Ted Nesi @TedNesi]

.@friasforrep shares some historical perspective on Trump's showing in today's GOP primary vs. previous incumbents (or, in his case, quasi-incumbents)

1972 Nixon 88%
1984 Reagan 91%
2004 Bush 88%
2020 Trump 87%
2024 Trump 84%

[Nancy Lavin @NancyKLavin]

A year after the implementation of the contested millionaires tax, Massachusetts has seen tax revenue slide, and rankings for business-friendliness plummet. To critics, it’s proof the policy is one Rhode Island should avoid at all costs.
https://t.co/PBrnJImrWH via @RICurrent