Another day in Providence, another desultory meeting on the plan to move the Pawtucket Red Sox from McCoy Stadium to a new ballpark to be built on the…
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Ruggerio Proposing Tax Stabilization Plan for 195 District
In a bold move, Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio (D-Providence) plans to submit legislation Thursday proposing tax stabilization standards for…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Next Move for PawSox Providence Stadium?
One of the principals of the new Pawtucket Red Sox ownership has died abruptly and was laid to rest over the weekend.. RIPR Political Analyst Scott…
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TGIF: 9 Questions About Rhode Island’s 2015 Summer & Some Bonus Items
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Mea Culpa: Please see Number 1A (below). We’re breaking from TGIF’s usual format this week to look at key questions facing…
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Political Roundtable: Blazejewski on Providence, PawSox & Pensions
House Deputy Whip Christopher Blazejewski (D-Providence) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss mixed economic news coming out of Rhode Island…
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Elorza Says Further Steps Needed to Stabilize Providence’s Finances
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said Thursday an independent analysis shows Rhode Island’s capital city will face a stream of annual structural deficits…
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CCRI President Ray Di Pasquale To Step Down
Ray DiPasquale the President of the Community College of Rhode Island is stepping down. The decision comes after nearly a decade at the helm. Di…
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Building Boom For Bryant Athletics, Academics
Four construction projects totaling $71 million are underway at Bryant University. When finished, three will have a direct impact on intercollegiate…
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Following The Death Of President Jim Skeffington, PawSox Fate In The Air
Jim Skeffington, the president of the PawSox died unexpectedly on Sunday after collapsing while jogging near his home in Barrington. As a Providence…
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Jim Skeffington, PawSox President & Prominent Lawyer, Has Died
James Skeffington, the Providence lawyer and longtime Rhode Island deal-maker who served as the public face of the new ownership of the Pawtucket Red…
