“The gap between the President’s rhetoric and policies runs wide and deep,” U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat, said in a statement. Reed was just one…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Chapel Grille is the place to be, right? The Cranston restaurant has emerged as a hot spot for political parlays, with uncertain fallout moving forward….
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Bonus Q&A: Cicilline On GOP Tax Plan, Providence LNG, Whether Dems Are Too Elitist & More
Congressman David Cicilline joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of policy and politics, including the GOP tax plan, a Providence LNG proposal,…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Who needs holiday presents when Rhode Island politics is the gift that keeps on giving? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Rhode Island’s 2018 Campaigns Begin
The 2018 Rhode Island political campaign season kicked off last week with announcements on the Republican side of the campaign for governor and more….
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Lawmakers, Environmentalists Concerned After EPA Stops Scientists From Discussing Report
Lawmakers and environmentalists are disappointed in and concerned about the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to stop three agency…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What Would Have Happened In Vietnam Had Kennedy Lived?
Audiences have been watching Ken Burns’ Vietnam War documentary on PBS. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay has been watching too, and this week he…
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As Floods Get More Intense, Insurance Is Needed More Than Ever. Will There Be Anyone Selling It?
Even before Tropical Storm Harvey and Hurricane Irma hit, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was in trouble — to the tune of $25 billion. And…
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R.I.P. Edward Fogarty
Edward M. Fogarty, the erudite Statehouse legal counsel, patron of arts, especially Festival Ballet Providence, and devoted sports fan, particularly of…
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Sen. Reed Stands By Hot Mic Comments Criticizing President
Rhode Island’s senior U.S. Sen., Jack Reed, is defending his sharp comments about President Donald Trump and a Republican congressman. Reed spoke…
