The debate over Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposal to use truck tolls to pay for fixing Rhode Island’s troubled bridges resumed in the Senate Finance…
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On Economy, Raimondo Cites ‘Measurable Progress’ In RI; Raps Negativity
During a lunchtime conversation with reporters Tuesday, Governor Gina Raimondo offered fresh details on the state’s pursuit of General Electric, touted…
TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Winter is here in earnest, with weekend snow, and the political beat is revving at full throttle. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and feedb…
Wexford Science & Technology Signs P&S For Big I-195 District Project
Baltimore-based Wexford Science and Technology and real estate developer CV Properties have signed a purchase and sale agreement for two parcels of land…
Brookings Report Says RI Needs Investment In Key Sectors To Bolster Economy
A new report requested by the Raimondo administration says Rhode Island can overcome its economic listlessness by using a focused strategy to make targ…
TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Ther…
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…
TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy New Year! Thanks for reading and listening to our work here at RIPR, and best wishes for 2016 — a time, no doubt, when Rhode Island politics…
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,…
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. …

