Economic inequity has become a touchstone of our times. This week, NPR and the University of Rhode Island both kickoff dialogues on income inequality….
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The Big Switch: As Renewables Boom, Sparks Fly Over Natural Gas
Even with the boom in renewable power, New England still gets about half its energy from natural gas – that’s a huge jump from 15 percent in 2000. The…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Violent Crime Plunges, Locally and Nationally
If you watch too much television news or listen to too many politicians, you may have the impression that crime is on the rise. RIPR political analyst…
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Judge Approves Latest 38 Studios Settlement
Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein on Tuesday approved the $25.6 million settlement over 38 Studios with two large financial firms, Wells Fargo…
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RhodyVotes ’16: Newcomer Ranglin-Vassell Wages Challenge To House Majority Leader DeSimone
A first-time candidate is challenging one of the most powerful Democrats in the General Assembly, House Majority Leader John DeSimone.
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First Southwest Objects to Barclays, Wells Fargo 38 Studios Settlement
First Southwest Company, one of the financial institutions involved in the ill-fated 38 Studios deal, is objecting to the state’s recent settlement…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will Pols Who Gave Us 38 Studios Pledge No More Moral Obligation Bonds?
38 Studios was back in the news last week, after Rhode Island struck a 26-million-dollar deal to settle claims against Wells Fargo and Barclays. Those…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
August is on the way out, and legislative primary races are coming up fast. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, you can send your…
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State Reaches $25.6M Settlement On 38 Studios With Wells Fargo And Barclays
The state Commerce Corporation announced Tuesday it has reached a $25.6 million settlement with two of the defendants in the state’s lawsuit over 38…
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RI Philharmonic Returns To Roger Williams Park
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra played a pops concert at Providence’s Roger Williams Park on Thursday night, in a return of sorts for the…
