March bursts upon the scene with a blast of cold air, as lawmakers return to Smith Hill and the political pot keeps bubbling. Thanks for stopping by for…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Why RI Can’t Put 38 Studios In The Rear View Mirror
38 Studios is the Rhode Island scandal that just won’t go away. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders how the state can put this mess in the rear…
TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Weekend! Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the week on the…
The Bottom Line: The State Of Rhode Island’s Small Business Community
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: Don’t Turn Local Cops Into Immigration Enforcers
Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steve Pare doesn’t want city police used as deputy immigration agents. RIPR Political Analyst Scott MacKay says…
EMILY’s List Endorses Raimondo, 20 Months Ahead Of 2018 Election
With more than 20 months to go until Rhode Island’s next gubernatorial election, EMILY’s List — a national group that supports pro-choice women…
TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy weekend! Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the week on the…
‘Bank Local’ Initiative Aims To Make Small Business Loans More Accessible
Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner unveiled a plan Thursday that moves millions of dollars in state deposits to local financial institutions….
Report Finds RI Small Businesses Poorly Connected With Local Resources
Rhode Island ranks last in New England for the amount of venture capital investment in local business. The finding is part of a new report on the state…
Rhode Islanders Hunker Down During Storm
Rhode Islanders across the state are hunkering down through today’s snowstorm. Roads in Providence are quiet; the normally busy streets of the capital…

