In a decision released Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court has given the okay for states to legalize sports betting — a move that Rhode Island Gov. Gina…
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Officials Confident MGM Will Stick Around In Springfield, Mass.
MGM announced Thursday it plans to open its Springfield, Massachusetts, casino slightly ahead of schedule, on August 24. The news comes amid speculation…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Connecticut vs. Rhode Island, Less Than Meets the Eye?
Rhode Island and Connecticut are two bordering New England states whose residents have usually gotten along. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Next week looms as a big table-setter for Rhody politics in 2018, with lots of storylines to follow. So thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and…
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Mass. School To Offer Gaming Classes For Future Casino Dealers
Registration is underway for a new gaming school for people looking to become table game dealers at MGM Springfield’s resort casino, which is scheduled…
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Delay, Cost Overruns For Twin River’s Tiverton Casino
A new casino on Rhode Island’s border with Massachusetts will open later than expected and cost nearly twice its projected price tag, Twin River said…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s not every week when a big national story has dramatic consequences in Rhode Island, but that’s precisely what happened this time around with the…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Mid-October is here and we’re zipping through the calendar. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It may not yet be time to cue The Final Countdown , but we’re getting there with House Finance signing off on a new state budget. So thanks for stopping…
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R.I. Unions Gained Representation of 6,000 new Workers in 2016
Organized labor has faced tough times in recent years as manufacturing has moved abroad, Republican governors and legislators have gone after public…
