A Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark financing bill was passed last night by the Rhode Island Senate and sent to Gov. Gina Raimondo for her approval, but it’s not clear that it will be embraced by PawSox ownership. (more…)
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PawSox Ballpark Bill Moves to House Vote
Following passage by a committee, legislation for a proposed Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark will be considered in a Rhode Island House of Representatives vote on Friday. (more…)
Mattiello: PawSox “Interested” in Ballpark Legislation Passing
With a key vote coming Thursday, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) are interested in proposed ballpark legislation passing, according to Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. (more…)
Mattiello Backs Revised PawSox Ballpark Bill
After opposing a Senate version of the proposal, Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is backing a revised funding plan for a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark. (more…)
PawSox Making Progress on Revised Ballpark Plan
A revised Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark plan could be in the offing, as a team consultant is reporting progress from ongoing discussions. (more…)
Mattiello, PawSox Meet to Discuss Ballpark Plan
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello recently met with Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) officials concerning the team’s pitch for a new ballpark. (more…)
Mattiello: PawSox Need to Pay More for New Ballpark
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is digging in his heels on the financials for a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark, arguing that the team needs to pony up more money to receive his support. (more…)
House Speaker: PawSox Ballpark Financing Bill DOA
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello says a proposed Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark financing plan is dead on arrival in the House and would not pass. His recommendation: revise the bill to require more PawSox funding. (more…)
PawSox Bringing Ballpark Pitch to R.I. House Speaker’s District
As they continue their pursuit of a new Pawtucket ballpark, the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) will make their case in the district of Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. (more…)
RI House Speaker: No Plans for PawSox Ballpark Vote This Year
The Rhode Island Speaker of the House has told the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) that he does not plan to call a vote on the team’s proposed ballpark this year. (more…)
Mattiello: New Providence ballpark plan “good deal”
Powerful Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello says a revised financing plan for a new Providence ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) is a much better deal for taxpayers than the original proposal. (more…)
Strong opposition to new Providence ballpark
If there is public funding of a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark in Providence, it will come in a fall special legislative session over the strong objections of taxpayers. (more…)
Ball now in RI’s court for new PawSox ballpark
It’s now up to Rhode Island political leaders to make a counteroffer on public participation in a new Pawtucket Red Sox (Class AAA; International League) ballpark, according to House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello. (more…)