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Newport Transit Hub Receives $4.3 Million For Upgrades
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has secured millions in federal financing to upgrade the Gateway Center on America’s Cup Avenue. The funds…
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Reed, Cicilline Call For Action On Gun Violence
Rhode Island’s senior U.S. senator, Democrat Jack Reed, has called for a vote on legislation to address gun violence following a mass shooting…
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TGIF (Thanksgiving Edition): 21 Things To Know About RI Politics & Media
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! I’m grateful for our listeners/readers at RIPR, my excellent colleagues in the local media, the staffers and spokespeople…
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RI Artscape: Tastes Change, Thanksgiving Remains
This month we bring you a special, Thanksgiving Rhode Island Artscape. We take look at the art and the history of the Thanksgiving menu, and how it’s…
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2015 RI Hunger Report: ‘Need Remains Very, Very High’
The 2015 Status Report on Hunger in the Ocean State is out Monday from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The rate of food insecurity in Rhode…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After a mid-November slowdown, politics near and far remains roiled by fallout from the Paris attacks. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column….
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Let’s Prudently Do Our Part For Syrian Refugees
Since the Paris terrorist attacks, Americans and Rhode Islanders have been engaged in debate over the fate of refugees. RIPR political analyst Scott…
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Senator Morgan Defends Her Stance on Syrian Refugees
State Senator Elaine Morgan (R-Hopkinton), who attracted national criticism for an email in which she condemned Muslims, released a statement Friday…
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RI Gets Federal Snow Cleanup Money
Don’t be fooled by the recent blush of September-like weather; New Englanders know winter is on the way. In this vein, Rhode Island’s Congressional…
