Online retailing giant Amazon has decided not to pursue a new headquarters in New York City, despite the promise of billions in government subsidies. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why it’s in the interests of average taxpayers to shower money on huge corporations.
Scott MacKay
Scott MacKay retired in December, 2020.
With a B.A. in political science and history from the University of Vermont and a wealth of knowledge of local politics, it was a given that Scott MacKay would become a commentator for Rhode Island Public Radio's Political Roundtable.
As a former political reporter for The Providence Journal, MacKay has spent more than thirty years documenting the ins and outs of politics in Rhode Island and New England. MacKay is married to Dr. Staci Fisher, an infectious diseases specialist.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time To End Government Shutdowns as Politics
The nation has barely dodged another federal government shutdown. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says the constant shutdown threats undermine democratic values and faith in the country.
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Time To End Government Shutdowns as Politics
Government Shutdowns Shattering Governing Norms
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time To Fix US Immigration Mess
Another potential federal shutdown looms this week as lawmakers in Washington struggle to reach a consensus on immigration issues. The Public’s Radio political analyst, Scott MacKay, says it’s a good moment to reflect on our immigration history.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Is This The Year RI Protects Abortion Rights?
Abortion is back as a contentious topic at Statehouses from Boston to Sacramento. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says this may be the year Rhode Island lawmakers protect abortion rights.
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Is this year Rhode Island protects abortion rights
Support grows for codifying Roe v. Wade at RI Capitol
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time For RI To Legalize Marijuana
With legal pot shops springing up in Massachusetts like April daffodils, this looks like the year the Rhode Island General Assembly finally deals seriously with recreational Marijuana. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says Rhode Island ought to follow Massachusetts lead.
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Time for RI to Legalize Pot
Rhode Island should follow Massachusetts in regulating and taxing marijuana like alcohol
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Scott MacKay's Commentary: Raimondo Follows MA's Lead
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo wants her state to be more like Massachusetts. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay wonders what that would look like.
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Union membership down slightly in U.S.but up in RI and MA
Unions down a bit nationally but up in MA and RI
