TGIF is back in the swing of RI politics after a relaxing summer break. So thanks for stopping by, and feel free to share your tips and thoughts at…
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Elmwood Post Office in Providence To Be Dedicated to Sister Ann Keefe
The Elmwood U.S. Post Office in Providence is being officially named for the late Sister Ann Keefe, a beloved Roman Catholic nun who served for more…
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The Bottom Line: Higher Education Faces Wealth Gap
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: More Wonky Reports About RI Economy
A coalition of researchers from Rhode Island’s colleges and universities have released another round of reports on the state’s economy. RIPR political…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Bernie Sanders-Hillary Clinton Presidential Challenge
Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders has become the leading challenger to Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. Rhode Island Public Radio…
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RI Public Defender Mary McElroy Nominated for Federal Judgeship
Rhode Island’s two U.S. Senators, Democrats Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, have nominated Rhode Island’s top public defender, Mary McElroy, to the U…
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TGIT: 22 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Welcome to July and a brief respite from politics. Happy Fourth of July to all my readers, and thanks for stopping by. Your tips and thoughts are always…
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Raimondo Taps Sally Dowling To Head JNC
Providence lawyer Sally Dowling has been appointed to chair the Rhode Island Judicial Nominating Commission by Gov. Gina Raimondo, the governor…
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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: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Never a dull moment around here, as the 2015 General Assembly session screeched to a dramatic close this week. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your…
