Governor Gina Raimondo’s approval rating stands at 43 percent — four points less than her 47 percent disapproval rating, according to the latest survey…
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Public Forum: When A Blue Town Turns Red – Johnston and The Trump Presidency
As part of our One Square Mile: Johnston series, RIPR is hosting a public forum: “When A Blue Town Turns Red: Johnston and The Trump Presidency” When:…
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Proposed Bill Aims To Waive Licensing Requirements For Natural Hair Braiders In RI
A new bill aims to provide financial relief for cosmetologists who provide natural braiding services. Providence Rep. Anastasia Williams introduced the…
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Continuing Coverage: RhodyVotes ’16
Rhode Island Public Radio produced dozens of stories during the 2016 presidential race, following voters’ views of the candidates, the issues, local…
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Now Here This: Another Kitchen Table Chat
Rhode Island Public Radio is partnering with Now Here This, a storytelling group at Brown University. On the last Friday of each month we’ll bring you…
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State Celebrates “Land Trust Days”
Rhode Island’s Land Trust Council is inviting the public to enjoy all of the green space the environmental coalition has preserved over the years….
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Quahog Festival Kicks Off In Warren
Clam lovers celebrate a Rhode Island favorite, the quahog, this weekend at the annual quahog festival in Warren. The hard shell clams, which live mud…
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Submit Your Rhode Island Tourism Slogan!
Rhode Island is putting up $5 million dollars for a new tourism ad campaign. But we think we can do it for less. Kind of. Submit your best tourism…
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Fares Go Up For Block Island Ferry
Fare increases of 10 percent have taken effect for regular tickets on the Block Island Ferry. Interstate Navigation Company said the increase covers the…
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Providence Announces New Contract For Teachers
Performance pay is out, school autonomy is in the proposed three-year contract, which still requires approval from Providence teachers. City officials…
