Just a few weeks remain until 2017, a year bound to be filled with political drama. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Should Adopt Early Voting And Be Thankful For No Meaningful Voter Fraud
The campaigns are over, but the debates about voting rage on. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time for Rhode Island to consider some…
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New England Readies For Trump’s Refugee Plans
Rhode Island resettled more than 300 refugees over the last year, including more than 100 from Syria. An even larger number of refugees are expected to…
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Cicilline & Langevin Backing Pelosi In Leadership Fight
With Democrats still reeling from their losses in the election earlier this month, Congressman David Cicilline and Jim Langevin continue to support…
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RI Awarded $130M To Continue Medicaid ‘Reinvention’
Rhode Island has been awarded $130 million dollars over the next five years from the federal government to continue its work overhauling Medicaid. The…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Educating Girls
Those of us who are raising daughters in this modern era perhaps take it for granted that they have as much opportunity as their male counterparts to…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Trump-world continues to assemble before our eyes, even as America prepares to pause next week for Thanksgiving. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Bonus Q&A: Shekarchi On Line-Item Veto, Governor Raimondo & College Affordability
House Majority Leader Joseph Shekarchi joins Bonus Q&A to discuss his new leadership role and a range of other issues.
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Brown Students Call On School To Protect Undocumented Students, Minorities
Hundreds of Brown University students walked out of classes Wednesday, shouting “Our existence is resistance,” and “Whose campus? Our campus.” The…
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What Students Think Of Tuition Increases Might Surprise You
The state Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to raise tuition at Rhode Island’s three public colleges and universities. The increases would…
