At the polls on Tuesday, Massachusetts voters said ‘yes’ to a constitutional commission on campaign spending and ‘no’ to mandatory nurse staffing ratios. In Rhode Island, voters said ‘yes’ to all three ballot measures.
Elisabeth Harrison
Elisabeth Harrison's journalism background includes everything from behind-the-scenes work with the CBS Evening News to freelance documentary production.
She joined the WRNI team in 2007 as a Morning Edition producer and freelance journalist. In 2009, she became a full-time reporter, and became the Morning Edition host in 2011. She was promoted to full-time News Director in June of 2015.
Harrison's education is as wide ranging as her work at Rhode Island Public Radio. She has a B.A. in English and French from Wellesley College, and a joint M.A. in Journalism and French Studies from NYU.
A native of Los Angeles, Harrison loves good food and good movies.
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(PRESS)ed Episode 3: The Media, Fake News And Democracy
In this episode of (PRESS)ed, we ask a panel of experts to weigh in on the state of the media, the impact of social media on how we get and share information, and what all of this means for the future of our Democracy. Note: if you have been waiting to find out what happens […]
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(PRESS)ed Episode 3: The Media, Fake News And Democracy
In this episode of (PRESS)ed, we ask a panel of experts to weigh in on the state of the media, the impact of social media on how we get and share information, and what all of this means for the future of our Democracy. Note: if you have been waiting to find out what happens […]
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RI, MA Voters Head To The Polls In Midterm Elections
Republicans and Democrats hope for wins in governor’s races, general assembly seats and mayoral contests.
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The Bubbler: What Ballot Initiatives Will RI Voters Consider Tuesday?
We have a new feature at The Public’s Radio called The Bubbler, where we ask for your questions to help shape our reporting. With only a few days left before midterm elections, we you asked about the ballot initiatives Rhode Island voters will consider on Tuesday, and the pros and cons of each. For answers, […]
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Live: Whitehouse, Flanders Square Off In U.S. Senate Debate
A live forum sponsored by The University of Rhode Island, The Public’s Radio and The Providence Journal.
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Providence School Bus Drivers To Return To Work Monday
The company that provides bus service to Providence school children has reached a tentative deal with striking bus drivers.
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Election Poll: Wide Gender Gaps For RI Voters
With less than a month to go before the November election a new poll conducted for The Public Radio, The Providence Journal and ABC6 shows a divide between women and men in Rhode Island’s race for governor and U.S. Senate.
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Teaching The Lessons From Sandy Hook School Shooting
A new lesson plan aims to prevent school violence like the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Ct.
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Democrats Lament, Conservatives Celebrate After Kavanaugh Sworn In
Supporters welcome Brett Kavanaugh’s conservative influence on the court, but liberals are fuming.