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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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Buddy Cianci Wake, Funeral Information
Mourners can pay respects to the late Buddy Cianci at City Hall on Saturday and Sunday (Feb 6 and 7). His body will lie in repose at City Hall from noon…
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Bill Reynolds New Book About Basketball And The Shame of Inner City Schools
Billy Reynolds, the longtime Providence Journal columnist who is one of the nation’s very best basketball writers, has written a remarkable new book en…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Goodbye To Cianci, And His Political Era
Rhode Islanders will have a chance to pay final respects to Buddy Cianci later this week, when his body lies in repose at City Hall. Even in death, Rho…
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Political Analyst Scott MacKay Remembers Former Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci
In Providence and in Rhode Island, Buddy Cianci was one of the most influential political figures of his generation, as well as one of the most controv…
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Former Gov. Linc Almond Supporting Jeb Bush Presidential Run
Former Rhode Island Republican governor Lincoln Almond has agreed to support former Florida governor Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign. Almond says he be…
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What To Watch Out For During PC’s Matchup Against Xaiver
The Providence College Friar’s men’s basketball team faces off Tuesday night against the Xavier University Musketeers. Rhode Island Public Radio…
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Gas Prices Drop Again In R.I., Mass.
Gas prices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts continue to drop. That’s the latest word from the American Automobile Association. Gas prices have dropped…
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Providence, Pawtucket Issue Snow Parking Bans
The Providence snow parking ban will begin at 10 p.m. this evening, according to an announcement from Mayor Jorge Elorza. The Pawtucket parking ban will…
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Providence, Pawtucket Issue Snow Parking Bans
The Providence snow parking ban will begin at 10 p.m. this evening, according to an announcement from Mayor Jorge Elorza. The Pawtucket parking ban will…
