The debate over Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposal to use truck tolls to pay for fixing Rhode Island’s troubled bridges resumed in the Senate Finance…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The inimitable Buddy Cianci passes from the Rhode Island scene, making waves even after his death. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Goodbye To Cianci, And His Political Era
Rhode Islanders will have a chance to pay final respects to Buddy Cianci later this week, when his body lies in repose at City Hall. Even in death, Rho…
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Charter School Debate Returns To The Statehouse
On Wednesday the House Health, Education and Welfare Committee is scheduled to consider a bill that would require city councils to sign off on new chart…
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Trucking Association Study Disputes Numbers In Raimondo’s Truck Toll Plan
A study commissioned by the Rhode Island Trucking Association disputes the findings of the state economic study used to build support for Governor Gina…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The General Assembly is back, and the political year kicks into gear. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Truckers’ Survey Finds Majority Would Change Routes To Avoid Tolls
In the latest tangle between in the continued debate over proposed truck tolls, the Rhode Island Trucking association has released a survey of…
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Pagliarini Wins, As Truck Toll Issue Runs Hot In State Senate Special Election
Republican John Pagliarini — the winner of Tuesday’s special election in state Senate District 11 — and Democratic rival Jim Seveney say opposition…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Some Suggestions As The 2016 General Assembly Convenes
The 2016 Rhode Island General Assembly session kicks off tomorrow. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay has a preview of what to expect and some New…
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Morgan Raps Raimondo On Transparency; Gov's Office Says Toll Sites Will Be Disclosed Later
State Rep. Patricia Morgan (R-West Warwick) said Tuesday that Governor Gina Raimondo is not being forthcoming enough about her truck toll plan,…
