{"id":1249,"date":"2014-10-01T15:04:53","date_gmt":"2014-10-01T19:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.concon.info\/?page_id=1249"},"modified":"2016-02-29T21:43:01","modified_gmt":"2016-03-01T01:43:01","slug":"newspaper-blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.concon.info\/?page_id=1249","title":{"rendered":"Newspapers & Blogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parker, Paul Edward, R.I. voter turnout down substantially in 2014 election<\/a>, Providence Journal<\/em>, November 5, 2014.<\/p>\n

Farmer, Liz, Rhode Islanders Reject Bringing the Constitutional Convention Back<\/a>, Governing Magazine<\/em>, November 4, 2014.<\/p>\n

Borg, Linda,\u00a0R.I. voters reject Constitutional Convention \/ Map<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, November 4, 2014.<\/p>\n

Gregg, Katherine, Fung says Raimondo\u2019s actions belie her words on ethics, transparency during last televised debate<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, October 31\u00a02014.<\/p>\n

McGowan, Dan,\u00a0McKee, Taylor tout experience in leiutenant gov debate<\/a>, WPRI.com<\/em>, October 31, 2014.<\/p>\n

Nesi, Ted, Fung, Raimondo stay on attack in last debate<\/a>, WPRI.com<\/em>, October 30, 2014.<\/p>\n

Are we ready for a constitutional convention?<\/a>, RhodyBeat<\/em>, October 29, 2014 (This is the online version of state news for the Warwick Beacon<\/em>, Cranston Herald<\/em>, and Johnston Sun Rise<\/em>.)<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randall, Tune-up or carjacking? Sharp rift over prospect of R.I. Constitutional Convention<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, October 28, 2014.<\/p>\n

Group supporting constitutional convention files complaint against anti-convention group<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, October 27, 2014.<\/p>\n

Farmer, Liz, Should Rhode Island Have Another Constitutional Convention?<\/a>, Governing Magazine<\/em>, October 27, 2014.<\/p>\n

RI bishop turns aside abortion, social issues in constitutional convention if OK’d by voters<\/a>, Associated Press,\u00a0October 27, 2014.<\/p>\n

Nesi, Ted, Bishop takes abortion off the table for convention;\u00a0Tobin says con con should avoid ‘cultural\/moral\/religio<\/a>us issues’, WPRI.com<\/em>, October 27, 2014.<\/p>\n

Ziner, Karen Lee, R.I. Secretary of State candidates Gorbea, Carlevale differ on Voter ID law, proposed Constitutional Convention<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, October 24, 2014.<\/p>\n

Arditti, Lynn, Delegates to 1986 R.I. Constitutional Convention argue against holding new convention<\/a>, Providence Journal<\/em>, October 21, 2014.<\/p>\n

Bender, John,\u00a0Former Delegates Voice Opposition To RI Constitutional Convention<\/a>, Rhode Island NPR<\/em>, October 21, 2014.<\/p>\n

McGowan, Dan, Fung, Raimondo go on the attack in first TV debate<\/a>, WPRI.com<\/em>, October 21, 2014.<\/p>\n

Business Lunch:Constitutional Convention<\/a>,\u00a0NBC 10 WJAR<\/em>, October 21, 2014.<\/p>\n

Daddona, Patricia, \u00a0Convention question not simple one<\/a>, Providence Business News<\/em>, October 20, 2014.<\/p>\n

Talerico, Kate,\u00a0Constitutional convention sparks debate about govt. reform<\/a>, B<\/em>rown Daily Herald<\/em>, October 14, 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hummel, Jim, The Hummel Report: Should RI Have a Constitutional Convention Again?<\/a> Motif Magazine<\/em>, October 14, 2014.<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randall, Tax reform advocate Norquist tells R.I. gathering a Constitutional Convention can touch on topics legislators won\u2019t<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, October 9, 2014.<\/p>\n

New Poll Shows Support for RI Constitutional Convention<\/a>, GoLocalProv.com<\/em>, October 9, 2014.<\/p>\n

Rappleye, Bill,\u00a0Opinions differ on need for constitutional convention<\/a>,\u00a0turnto10.com<\/em> (NBC),\u00a0October 9, 2014.<\/p>\n

Curtis, Mark,\u00a0Battle Heats Up Over Constitutional Convention in Rhode Island<\/a>, ABC6.com<\/em>, October 9, 2014.<\/p>\n

Donis, Ian, TGIF: 10 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media<\/a>,\u00a0Rhode Island Public Radio<\/em>,\u00a0October 3, 2014.<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randall, R.I. groups debate costs, value of Constitutional Convention<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, October 2, 2014.<\/p>\n

Wroblewski, Sam, Watchdog group releases ad against constitutional convention<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, October 1, 2014.<\/p>\n

Wroblewski, Sam, Watchdog group releases ad against constitutional convention<\/a>,\u00a0630WPRO.com<\/em>, October 1, 2014.<\/p>\n

Becker, John, New Group Joins Growing Support For Constitutional Convention<\/a>, Rhode Island Public Radio<\/em>, September 30, 2014<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randall,\u00a0Pro-convention group proposes pledge to protect civil rights<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, September 30, 2014.<\/p>\n

Wright, Zeke, Is the RI constitution in need of a makeover?<\/a>, Newport Daily News<\/em>, September 24, 2014.<\/p>\n

Flynn, Sean, Case made for constitutional convention; Advocates say the convention would restore faith in government and make it fairer, more accountable and more effective<\/a>,\u00a0Newport Daily News<\/em>, September 19, 2014.<\/p>\n

Curtis, Mark,\u00a0Rhode Island Debates a Constitutional Convention Vote<\/a>, ABC6.com<\/em>, September 18, 2014.<\/p>\n

Gregg, Katherine, Defeated GOP contender Block to campaign for Constitutional Convention<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, September 15, 2014.<\/p>\n

Morse, Carroll Andrew,\u00a0Interview with Steve Frias, on the Work of the Constitutional Convention Preparatory Commission<\/a>,\u00a0Anchor Rising & The Ocean State Current<\/em>, September 3, 2014.<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randall,\u00a0Committee issues report on possible topics, cost for RI Constitutional Convention<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, August 25, 2014.<\/p>\n

Nagle, Kate, RI Corruption Topped National News 20 Years Ago: What\u2019s Changed?<\/a>,\u00a0GoLocal<\/em>,\u00a0August 23, 2014.<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randall,\u00a0Those who support, oppose Rhode Island Constitutional Convention air views<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, August 22, 2014.<\/p>\n

Coalition pushes for RI constitutional convention<\/a>, 630WPRO.com<\/em>, August 20, 2014.<\/p>\n

Group pushes for RI constitutional convention<\/a>, TurnTo10.com<\/em>, August 20, 2014.<\/p>\n

Group pushes for RI constitutional convention<\/a>,\u00a0Associated Press<\/em>, August 20, 2014.<\/p>\n

Donnis, Ian,\u00a0Renew RI Coalition Says ConCon Needed to Overcome Legislative Intransigence<\/a>,\u00a0Rhode Island Public Radio<\/em>, August 20, 2014.<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randall,\u00a0R.I. Constitutional Convention has few fans at hearing<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, August 19, 2014.<\/p>\n

Mackay, Scott,\u00a0RI ConCon Issue Simmers At Statehouse<\/a>, Rhode Island Public Radio<\/em>, August 19, 2014.<\/p>\n

Bogdan, Jennifer,\u00a0Agenda for possible Constitutional Convention starts to take shape<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, August 8, 2014.<\/p>\n

Bogdan, Jennifer, Constitutional Convention Commission To Host Public Meetings Throughout Rhode Island<\/a>, Providence Journal<\/em>, August 1, 2014.<\/p>\n

Bogdan, Jennifer,\u00a0Group has raised $59,000 to oppose R.I. Constitutional Convention<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, July\u00a019, 2014.<\/p>\n

Bogdan, Jennifer, Block, Fung debate addresses unattended children, constitutional convention<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, July\u00a017, 2014.<\/p>\n

Bogdan, Jennifer, GOP candidates for governor Block, Fung say R.I. can\u2019t get involved in immigration, differ on plans to improve business<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, July\u00a017, 2014.<\/p>\n

Bogdan, Jennifer,\u00a0<\/a>Support of voter I.D. Law, Constitutional Convention, motivates Carlevale to run for R.I. secretary of State<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, July 9, 2014.<\/p>\n

Bogdan, Jennifer,\u00a0Governor Chafee signs variety of bills into R.I. law<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, July 1, 2014.<\/p>\n

Naylor, Donita, Republican Carlevale running again for secretary of state<\/a>, Providence Journal<\/em>, June 17, 2014.<\/p>\n

McKinney, Michael, R.I. House approves bill putting constitutional convention before voters<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, June 11, 2014.<\/p>\n

Fitzpatrick, Edward, For some, \u2018de novo\u2019 makes ethics bill a no-go<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, June 7, 2014.<\/p>\n

Pina, Alisha, R.I. governor candidates discuss health, education, business issues at diversity forum<\/a>, Providence Journal, May 29, 2014.<\/p>\n

Critics Say a Constitutional Convention Could Threaten Civil Rights<\/a>, Rhode Island Alliance for Retired Persons, May 5, 2014 (Affiliated with the Rhode Island AFL-CIO).<\/p>\n

Emery, C. Eugene,\u00a0Critics say a Constitutional Convention could threaten civil rights<\/a>, Providence Journal<\/em>, April 30, 2014.<\/p>\n

GoLocal News Team,\u00a0Campaign Launched Against RI Constitutional Convention<\/a>, GoLocal<\/em>, April 30, 2014.<\/p>\n

Augustus, Andrew, Coalition members launch campaign to prevent Constitutional Convention<\/a>, WPRO<\/em>, April 30, 2014.<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randal,\u00a0Leadership Rhode Island class debates pros, cons of Constitutional Convention<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, April 25, 2014.<\/p>\n

Morse, Carroll Andrew,\u00a0A Constitutional Convention for Rhode Island? The Pros and Cons of Democracy and Rights<\/a>,\u00a0Anchor Rising & The Ocean State Current<\/em>, April 4, 2014.<\/p>\n

Morse, Carroll Andrew,\u00a0A Constitutional Convention for Rhode Island? The History and Legal Framework<\/a>,\u00a0Anchor Rising & The Ocean State Current<\/em>, April 2, 2014.<\/p>\n

Morse, Carroll Andrew,\u00a0A Constitutional Convention for Rhode Island? How the State Constitution is Not Just a Mini-Federal Constitution<\/a>, Anchor Rising & The Ocean State Current<\/em>, April 1, 2014.<\/p>\n

Borg, Linda,\u00a03 R.I. experts debate value of a constitutional convention<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, March 29, 2014.<\/p>\n

Kierna, Kate, Bill calls for amending R.I. constitution<\/a>, Brown Daily Herald<\/em>, March 17, 2014.<\/p>\n

Klepper, David, RI to vote on holding constitutional convention<\/a>, Associated Press<\/em>, March 16, 2014.<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randal,\u00a0Senate sets stage for Constitutional Convention with passage of two bills<\/a>, Providence Journal<\/em>, March 13, 2014.<\/p>\n

Lamb, Katherine,\u00a0<\/span>Spotlight on the Statehouse: March 6, 2014<\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Brown Daily Herald<\/em>, March 6, 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n

Marcelo, Philip, and Randal Edgar,\u00a0Political Scene: R.I. Supreme Court gets an \u2018F\u2019 for financial disclosure<\/a>, Providence Journal<\/em>, December 8, 2013.<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randall,\u00a0Operation Clean Government pushes for R.I. Constitutional Convention<\/a>, Providence Journal<\/em>, November 22, 2013.<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randal,\u00a0Question on constitutional convention likely on Rhode Island ballot in 2014<\/a>, Providence Journal<\/em>, August 8, 2013.<\/p>\n

Edgar, Randal, Mollis says he’ll put constitutional convention question on ballot if legislature doesn’t<\/a>,\u00a0Providence Journal<\/em>, August 7, 2013.<\/p>\n

Fesperman, Will,\u00a0Rep. seeks to pass term-limit legislation;\u00a0While unlikely to become law, resolution sparks discussion in General Assembly<\/a>,\u00a0Brown Daily Herald<\/em>, January 29, 2013. See also Rep. Lombardi’s press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Marcelo, Philip, Constitutional Convention | Once-a-decade debate revived<\/a>,\u00a0The Providence Journal<\/em>, January 26, 2013.<\/p>\n

Newspapers & Blogs (After November 4, 2014 Election)<\/h2>\n

Wilson, Rick, Election leaves R.I. in dire straits<\/a>, Providence Journal<\/em>, December 1, 2014.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Parker, Paul Edward, R.I. voter turnout down substantially in 2014 election, Providence Journal, November 5, 2014. Farmer, Liz, Rhode Islanders Reject Bringing the Constitutional Convention Back, Governing Magazine, November 4, 2014. Borg, Linda,\u00a0R.I. voters reject Constitutional Convention \/ Map,\u00a0Providence Journal, November 4, 2014. Gregg, Katherine, Fung says Raimondo\u2019s actions belie her words on ethics, transparency […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":40,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1249","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.concon.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1249","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.concon.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.concon.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.concon.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.concon.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1249"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.concon.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1249\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1707,"href":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.concon.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1249\/revisions\/1707"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.concon.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rhodeisland.concon.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}