Election26: Foulkes says bond defeats signal frustration with McKee-era spending

PROVIDENCE – A day after winning the governor’s race, Helena Buonanno Foulkes began outlining her priorities for Rhode Island’s next administration Wednesday, saying voters’ rejection of two proposed state bond questions reflected frustration with government spending and put the burden on her to rebuild public trust. On Tuesday, Rhode Island voters rejected a $100 million […]

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