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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 1d

Amy Joseph Santiago has opened up a campaign account to run for RI House District 7 as a Democrat.

The seat, located in Providence, is going to be open since state Rep. @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social is running for mayor next year.

Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 2d

RI Young Republicans announced that ‘22 GOP nominee (and maybe ‘26 candidate) for governor Ashley Kalus will be a speaker at their upcoming convention on Oct. 16

Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 4d

INBOX: Richmond Town Council President @samforrichmond.bsky.social
(D) announces she’s running for RI Senate District 34. That seat is currently held by state Sen. Elaine Morgan (R).

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 5d

For those curious, the three 'no' votes were Councilors James Taylor, Oscar Vargas and Althea Graves.

Councilor Mary Kay Harris abstained. Councilors Juan Pichardo and Ana Vargas were absent.

Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 5d

STORY: @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social gives first passage to ban on gas-powered leaf blowers

Passed 8-3 (also had 1 councilor abstain, 2 were absent). Needs one more vote before heading to Mayor Smiley.

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 5d

STORY: @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social gives first passage to ban on gas-powered leaf blowers

Passed 8-3 (also had 1 councilor abstain, 2 were absent). Needs one more vote before heading to Mayor Smiley.

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 5d

West Greenwich Town Councilman and ‘22 GOP nominee for attorney general Charles Calenda is “exploring the possibility” of running again in 2026.

Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 5d

Attorney General @peterfneronha.bsky.social will *NOT* be running for governor.

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 6d

Very true! Ever since I finished college time flies by now😭

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 6d

Is it just me or this year was the fastest ever? We’re already in October😳

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 6d

Coventry Town Council President Hillary Lima has announced her resignation in what appears to be the latest development in a months-long dispute between council members.

Coventry Town Council president resigns; here’s a timeline of events

The Coventry Town Council was slated to meet Thursday to discuss whether to remove Council President Hillary Lima, but before the meeting could take place, Lima announced her resignation.

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 6d

#UPDATE: The individual has been identified as 38-year-old Lucas Garcia. We're told by Providence police that Garcia has died.

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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 6d

TARGET 12: @timwhiteri.bsky.social and I have filed our full story on how Bob Craven's long-planned campaign for AG collapsed in just four days and what was in the court records we unearthed

Craven ends AG campaign ahead of Target 12 report on 2001 domestic-violence incident

The Democratic AG candidate launched his campaign just four days ago.

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 6d

One question that comes to mind: Does Rep. Craven
seek reelection to his seat in the General Assembly?

It was expected his son, Rob Craven Jr., would run for HD 32.

Tim White @timwhiteri.bsky.social · 6d

BREAKING: Bob Craven is ending his campaign for AG after just four days.

His decision comes hours before Target 12 was set to air new details about his past legal troubles. w/
@tednesi.bsky.social

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Craven ends AG campaign ahead of Target 12 report

The Democratic AG candidate launched his campaign just four days ago.

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Tim White @timwhiteri.bsky.social · 6d

BREAKING: Bob Craven is ending his campaign for AG after just four days.

His decision comes hours before Target 12 was set to air new details about his past legal troubles. w/
@tednesi.bsky.social

www.wpri.com/news/craven-...

Craven ends AG campaign ahead of Target 12 report

The Democratic AG candidate launched his campaign just four days ago.

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 6d

Pedestrian hit by school bus in Providence

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Pedestrian hit by school bus in Providence

The victim is in critical condition at the hospital, according to police.

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 7d

INBOX: Providence mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social touts his Q3 fundraising numbers, including raising over $13K from over 400 donors in one day.

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 8d

Looks like state Sen. @ryanwpearson.bsky.social
(D-Cumberland) may have a primary next year.

Democrat Paul Resendes has opened up a campaign account to run for RI Senate District 19.

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 12d

STORY: A district court judge is expected to make a decision in the trial of South Kingstown Town Councilman Jay Wegimont on Oct. 8.

He's accused of assaulting Narragansett GOP Chairman Anthony D'Ellena in the hallway during a June council meeting.

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 12d

Lawrence Paul Almagno Jr. recently opened up a campaign account to run for R.I. House District 27 as a Republican.

Seat is currently held by longtime state Rep. Patricia Serpa (D-West Warwick), who at last check intends to seek reelection next year.

Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 12d

Axel Brito, a Republican, has opened up a campaign account to run in the Providence Ward 2 City Council special election.

He's 21 and currently a student at Brown University.

I'm told he reached out to the Providence GOP Tuesday.

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 13d

NEW: Warwick mayor to undergo knee replacement surgery

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 13d

Former hotel turned into 190 ‘middle-income’ apartments in Warwick

Full story w/ Ethan Logue:

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 13d

ICYMI: Yesterday was the first day of the trial for South Kingstown Town Councilman Jay Wegimont, who is accused of assaulting Narragansett GOP Chair Anthony D'Ellena back in June.

Full story w/@katewilkinson.bsky.social:

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 13d

Starting in January 2027, East Providence’s mayor and City Council members will get a pay raise.

Full story:

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Ray Baccari Jr. @raybaccari.bsky.social · 14d

INBOX: State Rep. Edith Ajello (D-Providence) endorses Jeff Levy in the Providence Ward 2 City Council special election.

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