The sale of the Block Island Times is expected to become final on January 1st. The weekly’s owners for the last decade, Fraser and Betty Lang, are…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Elorza, Firefighters To Chill
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s first year in office has been dominated by a caustic dispute with the city’s unionized firefighters. RIPR political…
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TGIF: 15 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column — a little extra breezy this week due to a hectic Friday. As usual your tips and thoughts are welcome via…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Where Are The Providence Pols On City Financial Woes?
Once again, an independent agency has questioned Providence city government’s financial direction. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Have A Sane Holiday Season
Tis the season of shopping, socializing and celebrating. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says commercialism has over shadowed the holiday season.
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Cianci Portrait To Be Unveiled at City Hall Thursday
Buddy Cianci’s mayoral portrait is scheduled to be unveiled Thursday evening at Providence City Hall with a reception to follow at the Roma restaurant…
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URI & PC Students In Paris Confirmed Safe After Attacks
Update: The University of Rhode Island says it is in regular contact with study abroad programs to monitor the situation in Paris following a string of…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column as we head into the run-up to Thanksgiving. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome via email, and you…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Nothing like spring weather to usher in November, but that’s going to change, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual your tips…
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Lawmaker Calls for Public Vote on Governor’s Truck-Toll Plan
State Rep. Doreen Costa (R-North Kingstown) says voters should get the chance to sign off on Governor Gina Raimondo’s truck toll plan. Raimondo…
