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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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After two snow-packed months, the apparent settling of the pension conflict, and Lincoln Chafee’s surprising emergence as a possible presidential…
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Sports Economists Offer Differing Views Of Proposed Providence Baseball Stadium
Two economists take differing views of the PawSox’ proposal to build a stadium in downtown Providence. One says the plan would bring strong potential…
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Lawmakers Consider Tying University Funding To Perfomance
College professors are raising concerns about a plan to tie state funding for higher education with performance. The proposal calls for targets in areas…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Seasons
No doubt you have noticed how our lives ebb and flow, much like the seasons. Both literally and figuratively we get to experience the wonder of…
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Supporters, Opponents Divided with Providence Ballpark Plan Set For Unveiling
The owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox plan to unveil Wednesday afternoon their proposal for building a new ballpark in Providence. Some observers are…
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PC Hockey Celebration Shadowed By Earlier, Rowdier Gathering
Providence College holds a rally Tuesday celebrating the Friar’s first NCAA men’s hockey championship. The team’s captain and head coach addressed fans…
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Report Finds RI Newborns Exposed To Drugs And Alcohol Nearly Doubled From 2006
The number of babies born with exposure to opioid drugs and alcohol nearly doubled in Rhode Island between 2006 and 2013. That’s one of the more…
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Providence College Triumphs For First NCAA Hockey Championship
Hail to the Providence College hockey Friars, NCAA Division I champions for the first time. PC rallied for a 4-3 victory over Boston University…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will A Rising Economic Tide Lift All Boats?
Rhode Island’s foundering economic is again the top Statehouse topic. Political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts as we at Rhode Island Public…
