The proposed high-speed rail in the Northeast Corridor has hit a bump. After pushback from residents in Connecticut and Rhode Island, the Federal Rail…
congress
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The Patriots won a Super Bowl for the ages, the Red Sox are starting to stir in Florida, and the political beat continues to run hot here in the Ocean…
Posted inArticle, Business, Health, Politics
Sen. Whitehouse Concerned Over Tom Price's Health And Human Services Confirmation
Georgia Rep. Tom Price was confirmed as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services early Friday morning. After the 52-47 vote, U.S….
Posted inArticle, Politics
RI Lawmakers Applaud Appeals Court Decision To Not Reinstate Travel Ban
Rhode Island lawmakers commended the 9 th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to continue to block President Donald Trump’s travel ban Thursday night.
Posted inArticle, Environment, Health, Politics
Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Feb. 7
What’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, Feb. 7: ACA : A joint senate committee holds a hearing Tuesday night about the potential impacts of the…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After a quick jaunt out of town, your humble correspondent is back in the Biggest Little. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your comments and tips…
Posted inBusiness, Education, Episode, Politics
One Square Mile Johnston: Students Reflect Country’s Divide Over Trump
All this week we’re hearing stories from Johnston, the Rhode Island town that flipped the most dramatically from blue to red in the presidential election.
Posted inArticle, Politics
RI Progressives Demand Action From Congressional Delegation
Dozens of Rhode Islanders flooded the offices of Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse Tuesday to voice anger over President Donald Trump’s cabinet…
Posted inBusiness, Episode, Politics
One Square Mile Johnston: Why Did This Democratic Town Back President Trump?
Democrat Hillary Clinton won the state of Rhode Island in November, but then-candidate Donald Trump beat her by 14 points in Johnston — the biggest swing in RI from D to R since the last presidential election.
