Richard Culatta, a former Obama Administration education adviser, has been chosen by Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo as the state’s new $210,000 a year …
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The General Assembly is back, and the political year kicks into gear. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: A National Ranking RI Can Be Proud Of
Rhode Island is once again near the bottom in a national ranking of the 50 states. Usually that’s a reason for concern, but in this case, RIPR political…
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Longtime Republican Operative Cites Trump & Anti-Muslim Sentiment In Leaving GOP
Jeff Britt, one of Rhode Island’s best-known Republican operatives, is pointing to what he calls anti-Muslim statements by Donald Trump and other…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Milestones
As we march through life, most of us develop deeper, richer, and more nuanced insights about what this journey means. Isn’t it true that, under the…
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Deflategate Trumps Super Bowl, NCAA Title And PawSox Sale As Top Story Of 2015
Deflated footballs proved more newsworthy than a Super Bowl trophy, NCAA hockey championship hardware and the bill of sale for a beloved minor-league…
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Three School Districts Chosen For New Effort To Grow STEM Sector
Three Rhode Island school districts have been chosen for a new state initiative aimed at preparing students for jobs in high tech industries. Newport,…
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Rhode Islanders’ Holiday Traditions Travel The World
Rhode Islanders hail from all over the world, and so too do the dishes and traditions we practice during the holidays. To sample some of this season’s…
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Rhode Island's Biggest Stories Of 2015
1. Gordon Fox Goes from State House to Prison Gordon Fox rose from humble roots to hold what is often called the most powerful job in Rhode Island…
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TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There’s just one week until Christmas, so I want to wish a very happy holiday season to my readers, and offer my thanks for stopping by in 2015. …
