Rhode Island Report

It’s shaping up to be a hot political season here in Rhode Island – with races for governor, the second congressional district, and plenty of other local contests. So, Suffolk University and the Boston Globe teamed up to see what Rhode Islanders think about the major issues and the major candidates. Our columnist Dan McGowan joins us to talk to us about the results. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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Rhode Island’s restaurant and tourism industries have suffered some serious blows during the past two years of the pandemic. But with the weather getting warmer and mask mandates lifted, are we ready for a comeback? To get the latest on what this summer has in store, and how Rhode Island businesses have adapted to the pandemic, we talk to Dale Venturini with the Rhode Island Hospitality Association, and Kristen Adamo from the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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We all have our favorite places to eat, but what are the most under-appreciated spots in Rhode Island? Where can you find a good dive bar? And how have restaurants pivoted in response to COVID? Globe Rhode Island is tackling these questions and more with our new dining guide, out this month. We talk with our own Alexa Gagosz about why she created this resource and how it’s different from other guides out there. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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After a two-year break during the pandemic, PVDFest is back, starting this Friday. The free, outdoor festival features music, dancing, food, shopping, and art installations throughout downtown. We talk with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Lizzie Araujo, the director of the Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, about what to expect. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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It’s been a little more than six months since Rhode Island got a new US attorney. After some political drama, Zachary Cunha was appointed to the position in December. 

He joins us for his first extensive conversation with the media to talk about the path that got him here, his priorities in office, and the tools he has to combat issues ranging from mass shootings to the opioid crisis. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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This week, Rhode Island became the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults. The new law also automatically expunges all past marijuana possession convictions. State Representative Leonela Felix, a Pawtucket Democrat, was a leading advocate for the automatic expungement provision. We talk with her about that work and what legal marijuana will look like in Rhode Island. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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Providence resident Molly Huddle is a two-time Olympian and holds the American record for the fastest 10K. She’s also the co-author of How She Did It, a book profiling 50 accomplished long-distance runners. We talk about that book, her running career, and more. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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As part of our ongoing series interviewing candidates for RI governor, we talk to former secretary of state Matt Brown about where he stands on the major issues, what he has to say about his opponents, and whether the Rhode Island Political Cooperative can actually win the whole State House. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung is running to replace US Representative Jim Langevin. He’s styling himself as a moderate Republican who supports bi-partisanship, but is that possible in today’s political climate?

We get his take on the possibility of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, whether he supports Trump, and where he stands on issues like climate change and the Jan. 6th attack on the US Capitol.

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Four Democrats are competing to replace Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza when his term ends this year. Who are the candidates, what are the differences between them, and who’s likely to win? Our own Globe columnist Dan McGowan helps us sort it all out and analyzes the latest debate. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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