Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column, recapping another eventful week in Rhode Island. As always, your tips and feedback is welcome, and you can…
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The Bottom Line: Plainridge Casino Gets Ready For Opening Day
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week…
Scott MacKay Commentary: The Myth Of Rhode Island’s Generous Programs For The Poor
Rhode Island has long been engaged in a debate about government benefits for the poor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says our state isn’t as…
New Pawsox Owners Tout Proposed Providence Location For New Stadium
The new owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox hosted a walking tour Thursday of the proposed site for a new stadium in Providence. The owners want to move the…
Roger Williams University Students Take Up Cause Of Chinese Dissident
A group of undergraduates at Roger Williams University have taken up the cause of an imprisoned Chinese dissident. And in the process they formed a…
Judge Upholds East Providence Ban On Cat, Dog Sales
It’s illegal for stores in the city of East Providence to sell cats and dogs. A federal district judge has upheld a city ordinance banning the sale of…
RI’s Religious Freedom Law Draws Little Criticism Despite Similarities To Indiana
Rhode Island has a religious freedom law that bears some similarity to an Indiana proposal, that is now raising controversy around the country. Rhode…
Hearings On Gov. Raimondo’s Proposed Budget Set To Begin
Legislative finance committees are set to start holding hearings Tuesday on details of Governor Gina Raimondo’s first budget. The governor’s spending…
Court Halts Effort To Void Licenses For Bar Implicated In Corruption Scandal
A legal maneuver has blocked, at least temporarily, the City of Providence’s attempt to wipe out business permits for the Shark Bar and Grille. The city…
The Bottom Line: A New Take On RI Unemployment
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week…

