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UpdatedMon, Apr 5, 2021 at 5:45 pm ET Replies(2) The possibility of a transition always exists, so it would make sense for the governor and lieutenant governor to be partners from the start, the bill s sponsor said. (Rachel Nunes/Patch) PROVIDENCE, RI As Rhode Island deals with the aftermath of a midterm gubernatorial transition, one state lawmakers is calling for future governors to be more closely tied with their second-in-command. Sen. Roger Picard said that having the governor and lieutenant governor run as a ticket would make future transitions run more smoothly. Right now, our state is witnessing a transition between governor and a lieutenant governor with different ideas and priorities, Picard said. That s not a criticism of one or the other; it s just that they were elected independently, each with their own separate plans and hopes for our state. ....
Gearing up for Providence mayoral run, Smiley announces plans to leave state job Published Wed Feb 10 2021 21:41:45 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Ian Donnis Brett Smiley, who is gearing up for his second run for mayor of Providence, announced Wednesday that will step down as director of the state Department of Administration when Gov. Gina Raimondo is confirmed as U.S. Commerce secretary. At the same time, the state GOP said it has filed an ethics complaint against him. “As you know, I believe deeply that public service is critically important work, but this past year in particular, the work you have done has saved jobs, businesses, and most importantly, lives,” Smiley wrote in a letter to state employees. “Thank you for your professionalism and commitment. You have been a constant source of inspiration to me and I am forever grateful for the passion you put forth every day to push Rhode Island government to be its best.” ....
Lisa Ranglin trumpeted her own credentials, then made this unusual pitch on Facebook: In my humble opinion, myself, or Melissa Husband, or Jim Vincent should be the next LG of Rhode Island. Husband, who is also a Black woman, is deputy secretary of state; Vincent is head of the NAACP Providence. McKee has been contacted by at least 10 people seeking appointment to the $122,740-a-year job that comes with very few statutory responsibilities, but a State House office, a $1,145,231 budget and seven staffers. His plan: to appoint a screening committee that includes Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena to wade through the resumés, do interviews and make recommendations. ....