Ted Nesi

Providence

Political and Economic Reporter at WPRI-TV (Providence, RI)

NEE-see. Politics editor + investigative reporter @wpri12 (CBS) in RI/MA. Contributor @RIPBSWeekly. Adjunct @Wheaton. #GirlDad. Lucky husband of @KimKalunian

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Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos

1 week ago | wpri.com | Ted Nesi

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - This week on Newsmakers: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos reveals she almost stepped down from her position two years ago amid the signature scandal that derailed her campaign for Congress in a one-on-one with Kim Kalunian; then, state Sens. Val Lawson and Frank Ciccone were elected as senate president and majority leader, respectively, after the death of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio.
Newsmakers 05/02/2025: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos; new RI Senate leadership

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ted Nesi

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — This week on Newsmakers: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos reveals she almost stepped down from her position two years ago amid the signature scandal that derailed her campaign for Congress in a one-on-one with Kim Kalunian; then, state Sens. Val Lawson and Frank Ciccone were elected as senate president and majority leader, respectively, after the death of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Prefer your Newsmakers on the go?
Whitehouse saves Trump from rebuke on tariffs by missing vote for South Korea tri

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Ted Nesi

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Rhode Island U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse wound up as an inadvertent ally of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, and Democrats aren't happy about it. The Senate deadlocked 49-49 on a nonbinding resolution opposing Trump's tariffs, protecting the administration from a bipartisan rebuke of the controversial policy. A handful of Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure.
Whitehouse saves Trump from rebuke on tariffs by missing vote for South Korea trip

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ted Nesi

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse wound up as an inadvertent ally of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, and Democrats aren’t happy about it. The Senate deadlocked 49-49 on a joint resolution to end Trump’s tariffs, protecting the administration from a bipartisan rebuke of the controversial policy. Three Republican senators joined Democrats in supporting the measure.
Lawson, Ciccone tapped to lead RI Senate after death of Ruggerio

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Ted Nesi |Lauren Brill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Senate Democrats on Tuesday backed Val Lawson to succeed the late Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, entrusting the job to an East Providence lawmaker who is also president of the state's biggest teachers' union. Lawson received 24 votes in the final vote on the Senate floor. Her chief Democratic rival, state Sen. Ryan Pearson of Cumberland, received eight votes. The four Republican senators backed their leader, state Sen. Jessica de la Cruz of North Smithfield. State Sen.
Lawson, Ciccone tapped to lead RI Senate after death of Ruggerio

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ted Nesi

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Senate Democrats on Tuesday backed Val Lawson to succeed the late Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, entrusting the job to an East Providence lawmaker who is also president of the state’s biggest teachers’ union. Lawson received 24 votes in the final vote on the Senate floor. Her chief Democratic rival, state Sen. Ryan Pearson of Cumberland, received eight votes. The four Republican senators backed their leader, state Sen. Jessica de la Cruz of North Smithfield. State Sen.
Trump removes Cicilline from Holocaust Memorial board

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Ted Nesi

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Former Congressman David Cicilline is among the members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council who were terminated from their positions by the Trump administration on Tuesday, he confirmed Tuesday afternoon. The New York Times reported earlier in the day that the administration had begun firing a number of people appointed to the board by former President Joe Biden, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump removes Cicilline from Holocaust Memorial board

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ted Nesi

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Former Congressman David Cicilline is among the members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council who have been terminated from their positions by the Trump administration, Cicilline confirmed Tuesday afternoon. The New York Times reported earlier in the day that the administration had begun firing a number of people appointed to the board by former President Joe Biden, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Nesi's Notes: April 26

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Ted Nesi

Happy Saturday! Here's another edition of my weekend column for WPRI.com - as always, send your takes, tips and trial balloons to [email protected] and follow me on Twitter, and Facebook. 1. Rhode Island has had governors and House speakers for centuries. But the position of Senate president is much newer, established by voters as part of a constitutional reform in 1994. Just four people have held the job to date, and the death of Dominick Ruggerio on Monday means senators will now choose a fifth.
Nesi’s Notes: April 26

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ted Nesi

Happy Saturday! Here’s another edition of my weekend column for WPRI.com — as always, send your takes, tips and trial balloons to [email protected] and follow me on Twitter, Bluesky and Facebook. CloseThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now1. Rhode Island has had governors and House speakers for centuries. But the position of Senate president is much newer, established by voters as part of a constitutional reform in 1994.