PawSox, budget woes expected to dominate legislative session
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island General Assembly is set to open its 2018 session on Tuesday with a focus on closing a $260 million budget gap and on a proposal for a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox among its priorities. A look at what's facing lawmakers:
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PAWSOX STADIUM
Legislation is expected to be introduced in the Senate on Tuesday for the state to help pay for a new stadium for the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Democratic Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has been a prominent supporter of a new stadium and said in December he would like to see the deal pass because it would generate revenue for the state and rejuvenate downtown Pawtucket.