As the days dwindle to 2016, Scott MacKay has some Christmas and New Year’s thoughts for Rhode Island’s politicians. With sincere apologies to Clement…
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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More Mixed Economic News For R.I.
It’s the usual mixed bag of good news and not-so-good news as Rhode Island’s unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.2 percent in…
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RIC President Carriuolo To Step Down In 2016
Rhode Island College President Nancy Carriuolo is stepping down from the leadership of Rhode Island’s oldest public institution of higher education. Her…
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PC Plans Big New Athletic Facility
The golden age of Providence College sports continues as the school today unveiled plans for a $37.5 million athletics center which will include a new…
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Christian, Jewish Clergy and Civil Rights Advocates to Support RI Muslim Community
A group of Rhode Island religious and civil rights groups have scheduled a news conference Tuesday morning to express their support for the Muslim…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Elorza, Firefighters To Chill
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s first year in office has been dominated by a caustic dispute with the city’s unionized firefighters. RIPR political…
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Laurie and Oskar Eustis, Liz Chace Win Pell Arts Awards
Trinity Repertory Company will honor Oskar Eustis and Laurie Eustis with the Claiborne Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. Elizabeth Chace,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Where Are The Providence Pols On City Financial Woes?
Once again, an independent agency has questioned Providence city government’s financial direction. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why…
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RI Foundation, Champlin To Support $10 Million Plan To Restore Roger Williams Park
In the holiday season good news department: The Rhode Island Foundation is kicking off the 100th anniversary of the foundation’s founding next year with…
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More Butler Hospital Workers Vote To Unionize
With the state’s medical landscape in flux, more hospital workers are joining unions. The latest example is Butler Hospital in Providence, where an…
