Rhode Island’s next big election season is slowly emerging even as summer beckons. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Bill Seen As Shielding Climate Research Clears Senate
A proposal that would protect scientists and academic researchers from disclosing early research through public records requests is one step closer to…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
June is here, Speaker Mattiello’s long-awaited car tax plan has arrived, and the end of the legislative session is coming into view. So thanks for…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
If you come to a fork in the road, take it. So said Yogi Berra, and the expression seems fitting given recent news. So thanks for stopping by for my…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Cut College Student Loan Debt
Across Rhode Island, college graduates are headed to the wider world. But many of them will spend years paying down the student loans that financed…
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RI Delegation Blasts Trump Budget Proposal
Irresponsible, immoral and reckless. Those are just a few of the terms Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is using to criticize President Donald…
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Custom-Printer Vistaprint Plans New Sales Office in Providence
A growing custom-printing company plans to open a new sales office in Providence, adding 40 employees over the next year. The company, Vistaprint , will…
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Raimondo: Budget Shortfall Will Cause Some Social Service Cuts
Governor Gina Raimondo said some cuts to human service programs are likely due to a nearly $100 million shortfall in state revenue. “I don’t see how you…
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State Revenue Shortfall Grows By $100 Million
State lawmakers will have roughly $100 million less than expected to assemble Rhode Island’s budget for the fiscal year starting July 1.
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State Education Commissioner Delivers Annual Education Address
State Education Commissioner Ken Wagner used his annual address to make the case that education is making progress in Rhode Island.
