March bursts upon the scene with a blast of cold air, as lawmakers return to Smith Hill and the political pot keeps bubbling. Thanks for stopping by for…
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Facing Change: Muslim Political Star Gets Out The Vote in Maine
Inside a cavernous glass-and-steel chamber that overlooks Portland’s busy waterfront, dozens of immigrants are about to become U.S. citizens.
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Facing Change: Group Helps Build Political Engagement in New England’s Muslim Community
Muslims in America are the subject of heated political debate. But they account for a very small number of elected politicians in New England.
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Providence May Have Little Power To Stop Johnston Water Deal
Members of the Providence City Council passed a resolution formally opposing plans by the town of Johnston to sell water from the capital city to a…
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Governor Opposes Railroad Expansion Plan Through Southern RI
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s position statement came as a welcome surprise to dozens of protestors gathered at the Statehouse Wednesday. Residents and lawmakers…
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Invenergy Identifies Johnston As Water Supplier For Burrillville Power Plant
In power plant news, Tuesday night while the Woonsocket City Council rejected selling water to Invenergy, the Johnston town council unanimously approved…
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TGIF: 24 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Welcome to my first TGIF column of 2017, and thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Rhode Island’s Unfair ‘Cah Tax’
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello wants to get rid of the car tax. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a good idea, if…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2017! Welcome to my last TGIF column of 2016, and thanks for following my reports throughout the year. As usual, your…
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State Supreme Court Allows Providence Recall Effort To Move Forward
The state Supreme Court is allowing a recall effort to continue against Providence City Councilor Kevin Jackson. Jackson faces charges of embezzlement…
