Update: Fung says he will address the report tomorrow: The state police report released Monday on the Cranston police department portrays a law…
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Federal Officials Urge Tree Checks For Asian Longhorned Beetle
August is high-alert month for the Asian Longhorned beetle. The invasive species can cause extensive damage to forested areas and has been found as…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
TGIF is back in the swing of RI politics after a relaxing summer break. So thanks for stopping by, and feel free to share your tips and thoughts at…
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Runoff Still Threatens Water On Aquidneck Island
Earlier this spring, we brought you a report from our series Battle With The Sea about the impact of climate change on Aquidneck Island’s drinking water…
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Former DPW Director Sues Taveras, Elorza & Others in Wrongful Termination Claim
Paul J. Thomas, who was fired in 2012 as Providence’s director of public works, is suing Mayor Jorge Elorza, his predecessor, Angel Taveras, and City…
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Why It Matters Where You Have A Cardiac Arrest
State lawmakers introduced a bill requiring Automated External Defibrillators, or AEDs, in all middle and high schools. But the legislation never made…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Never a dull moment around here, as the 2015 General Assembly session screeched to a dramatic close this week. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your…
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Rhode Islanders Weigh In On Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Decision
Rhode Island’s gay and lesbian community is weighing in on the Supreme Court ruling in favor of nation-wide same-sex marriage. Many see it as an…
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Why Is It So Hard To Reduce Drug Overdoses?
Note: I’ve added a point about the Good Samaritan law, thanks to comments from readers. It’s up for consideration now at the Statehouse. A group of…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Consolidate R.I.’s Bloated Government Agencies
The high cost of government in Rhode Island is once again in the forefront, as voters in Coventry dissolve the Coventry Fire District. RIPR political…
