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Voting rights group notifies Pawtucket of potential violations in preparation for November election

Common Cause Rhode Island notified the City of Pawtucket to prepare for the November general election due to alleged previous violations of the Voting Rights Act.

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Common Cause alleges voting rights violations in Pawtucket. Here's what they found.

Common Cause is "demanding an investigation and immediate corrective actions before the November general election.''

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Pawtucket responds to alleged Voting Rights Act violations

The city's Board of Canvassers told 12 News the concerns raised by Common Cause Rhode Island were "promptly addressed."

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Common Cause R.I. alleges Pawtucket violated rights of Spanish-speaking voters during primary

The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing allegations that the city of Pawtucket failed to follow through on a federal consent order to assist Spanish-speaking voters during the Sept. 10 primary. Spokesperson Jim Rosenburg confirmed the review Thursday,

Rhode Island leaders in discussion with Hasbro CEO

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What happens to Rhode Island’s economy if Hasbro moves to Boston?

In spite of red flags, local leaders were not aware the toy maker was considering relocating. “What will this mean for Pawtucket? More empty buildings?” asked the CEO of United Way of Rhode Island. “We cannot have that.

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Rhode Island officials speak with leaders of Hasbro

We have an update on the possibility of Hasbro moving its headquarters out of Pawtucket, both Governor Dan McKee and house speaker Joe Shekarchi have now met with the toy and entertainment company's CEO.

WJAR Providence on MSN · 2h

Rhode Island leaders in discussion with Hasbro CEO after reports of potential relocation

Dan McKee met with the CEO of Hasbro on Thursday. This comes after the toy-making company confirmed its search for a new headquarters location in a statement earlier this week. City and state officials said they will work to keep Hasbro in the state of Rhode Island after the news came out.

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EXCLUSIVE: Pawtucket Soccer Stadium Construction Fails to Deliver on Jobs

The construction of the Pawtucket minor league soccer stadium — Tidewater Landing — was supposed to be a job creator for ...

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3 Rhode Island communities chosen for federal plan to reduce domestic violence

Three Rhode Island communities have been selected to participate in the Department of Justice's initiative to reduce domestic ...

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New Pawtucket charter school aims to shape next generation of educators

Legacy High School offers free education to 400 students from the Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and Central Falls ...

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Hasbro CEO tells employees: No move for at least 18 months as they eye Greater Boston

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks told employees in an internal memo that a move from Pawtucket would be over a year away.

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Of course school buses are late. You try driving through Boston.

Everyone is often late when attempting to go from point A to point B in our fair city! Traffic is intolerable.

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Teens accused of shooting people in Somerville with airsoft guns

Two teens allegedly shot multiple people with airsoft rifles in Somerville this week, including someone holding an infant.

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Raccoon in New Bedford park tests positive for rabies

Health officials are encouraging New Bedford residents to make sure their pets’ rabies vaccinations are up to date after a raccoon found in Buttonwood Park tested positive for the deadly viral disease ...

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Dorchester man arrested for 1988 woman’s murder, DA says

James Holloman, 65, is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Suffolk Superior Court for the murder of Karen Taylor, prosecutors ...

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