It’s one of the world’s great literary mysteries: a 15th century book full of bizarre illustrations of imaginary plants, astrological signs, surreal…
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DHS Responds To Critics Of “Botched” System Roll Out
Department of Human Services officials say they’re working with federal agencies to address concerns about the rocky roll out of a new computer system…
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Feds Predicted Problems With New DHS System
State officials have yet to comment on warnings from a federal agency that said Rhode Island’s Department of Human Services computer system wasn’t ready…
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Conservative Groups Frame New Land Access Program As ‘Land Grab’
Farming is a growing industry in Rhode Island, with many new farmers starting small businesses. But when they don’t come from farming families, finding…
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RIPR in the Classroom: Immigrant Parents Have Steep Learning Curve in U.S. Schools
Listenwise helps teachers use stories from their local public radio station with students in their classrooms. Working with RIPR we identify relevant…
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Will Legalizing Marijuana Create Modern Bootleggers Across New England?
States that have legalized marijuana are contending with a new criminal tactic – smugglers who grow and process it for export to states where it remains…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tuesday’s (predictably) low-turnout primary (surprisingly) punched above its weight in offering a lot of grist for the political mill. So let’s get…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy September! The approach of fall brings plenty of fresh developments on the politics beat. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Labor Day’s True Meaning
Labor Day marks the end of summer. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay reminds us that this holiday that honors workers once meant much more in Rhode…
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Independent Report Released on Abuse at St. George’s School
A long-awaited independent report on sexual abuse at St. George’s School in Middletown was released on Thursday by Boston lawyer Martin Murphy. Murphy,…
