The Partnership for Rhode Island, the new nonprofit with a stated goal of boosting economic development in the state, has hired New York Governor Andrew…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Dearth Of Black Judges In Rhode Island
February is black history month, a time when we celebrate the contributions of African-Americans. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says that when it…
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Senate Lawmakers Introduce Package Of Mental Healthcare Legislation
The bills are part of an effort to boost mental illness prevention and access to treatment. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee held a series…
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UConn Women's Basketball: New England's Other Dynasty
Now that the Patriots have established without a doubt that they are THE dynasty of the Super Bowl era, let’s pause to cheer another New England dynasty…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Is Barrington Coddling Students By Ending Honor Roll?
Barrington middle schools have decided to end publicizing its student honor roll. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders if this is a good idea.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The Patriots won a Super Bowl for the ages, the Red Sox are starting to stir in Florida, and the political beat continues to run hot here in the Ocean…
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Mattiello, Paiva Weed Divided On Raimondo’s Free College Tuition Proposal
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed offered sharply contrasting views Wednesday on the merits of Governor Gina…
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What Outsiders Don’t Understand About Patriots Fans
The NFL is designed to be the parity league. Dynasties aren’t supposed to happen. A limit on player salaries allots each team the same payroll. Last…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Signs
Many years ago my wife and I took a late afternoon hike in a nearby forest. We sauntered through the dense woods with our then-infant daughter nestled…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After a quick jaunt out of town, your humble correspondent is back in the Biggest Little. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your comments and tips…
