June Speakman, who won a special election last year for a Rhode Island House seat representing Bristol and Warren, joins Bonus Q&A this week. The topics include the outlook for reform in the chamber, how Warren is being affected by climate change, and why Speakman did not sign on to a letter released by a group of critics of leadership.

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Rhode Island state Rep. June Speakman (D-Warren) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the focus on House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and the evolving Democratic race for president.

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Twin River Worldwide Holdings' Executive Vice President Marc Crisafulli joins Bonus Q&A to discuss an array of questions related to gambling.

The post Bonus Q&A: Crisafulli On Gambling, VLT Sustainability & The Smiley Controversy appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Marc Crisafulli, executive vice president of Twin River Worldwide Holdings, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the proposed deal between IGT and Twin River, whether southern New England has reached the saturation point on gambling, and the fight among Democratic presidential candidates.

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RI GOP National Committeewoman Lee Ann Sennick joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues involving Republican politics, including the dispute over the hiring and spending arm of the legislature, the outlook for GOP legislative candidates, and more.

The post Bonus Q&A: Sennick On JCLS Flap, Corporate Welfare, and The Outlook For GOP Legislative Candidates appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

RI GOP National Committeewoman Lee Ann Sennick joins Political Roundtable to discuss the Democratic race for governor, the Roger Stone controversy, and whether conservatives would prefer a different House speaker in Rhode Island.

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RI state Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss legislative leaders' big spend of campaign money on food and meals, and a range of other legislative issues, including the results of a legislative panel on sexual harassment and the outlook for female legislative candidates this year.

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RI state Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the spotlight on House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, Democrats' search for a presidential candidate, and impeachment fallout.

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