Budget. Truck Tolls. Presidential Politics. It’s all going on, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are wel…
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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…
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New Federal Education Law Promotes Environmental Education
President Obama’s overhauled federal education law, known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, includes money for environmental education. This is the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: MLK Day 2016, We Can Do Better
As we celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why we still haven’t made the progres…
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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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Scott MacKay’s Favorite Books of 2015
Looking back at a year of reading is always fun and instructive, sort of like scouting yourself. Here, in no particular order, are my favorite books of…
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The Pulse: Tying Up Year-End Loose Ends (For Your Health)
Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, I like to tie up loose ends before the first of January. What didn’t I get to? How can I plan ahead to make it…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The RI Political Night Before Christmas
As the days dwindle to 2016, Scott MacKay has some Christmas and New Year’s thoughts for Rhode Island’s politicians. With sincere apologies to Clement…
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Report Touts Wind Energy’s Potential To Curb Carbon Emissions
Since 2001, wind power in the United States has steadily offset carbon pollution. How much? More than a year’s worth of Canada’s emissions. In a new…
