To paraphrase a remark ( mistakenly ) attributed to Mark Twain, the coldest winter I ever spent was a spring in southern New England. But we roll with…
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Academic Medicine A Big Driver Of RI Economy, Study Shows
A new study by the Association of American Medical Colleges offers fresh evidence that academic medicine is a major driver of Rhode Island’s economy.
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Salve University President Gerety to Retire in 2019
Sister Jane Gerety, president of Salve Regina University for almost a past decade, announced today that she will retire in June, 2019. Sister Gerety, a…
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Cano Scores Decisive Win For Open State Senate Seat In Pawtucket
Democrat Sandra Cano scored a decisive win over Republican Nathan Luciano Tuesday in a special election for an open Rhode Island Senate seat in Pawtucket.
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Analysis: In Budget Address, Fung Takes On Raimondo, Pledges No Property Tax Increase
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, who is seeking the Republican nomination for governor, road-tested economic campaign themes Friday night and took some shots…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Baseball is back, there are rumors of warmer temperatures, and the political beat continues to run hot. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column….
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Mattiello To Make PawSox Stadium Decision
Baseball is back in New England this week, as both the Boston Red Sox and the Pawtucket Red Sox begin their home seasons. RIPR political analyst Scott…
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WaterFire Arts Center To Display ‘Rosa Parks House Project’
The house from Detroit, which was once home to the brother of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and his family, has been the subject of a dispute over…
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Andrew Augustus Joining Fung Campaign As Press Secretary
Andrew Augustus is joining Cranston Mayor Allan Fung’s GOP gubernatorial campaign as press secretary. Augustus previously worked as a reporter for WPRO…
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What’s Behind The Recent Frenzy Of Health Care Deals?
Two Connecticut-based health insurance companies are rushing into the pharmacy business. Hartford-based Aetna said in December it would merge with CVS,…
