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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political pot keeps simmering as the calendar turns to August. Thanks for stopping by. As always, feel free to send me a tip or comment at idonnis …
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Notes from Iowa: Chafee Plugs On, Despite a Lack of Support
Antonia Noori Farzan, a Rhode Island-based freelancer writer, recently caught up with Lincoln Chafee as he campaigned in Iowa. Here’s her guest report…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. There’s plenty of news, even in the peak of summer, so we’re ready to dive in. Your tips…
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Block Island Wind Farm: A Delicate Topic For Year-Round Island Residents
Federal and state officials take a boat trip this morning to check out the start of construction on Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Wind Farm. The project…
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Raimondo Signs Bill Aimed At Police, Race Relations
Governor Gina Raimondo has signed legislation that requires local police departments to collect and report data on race and traffic stops. The data must…
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RI Board Of Education Approves Ken Wagner As New Education Commissioner
Rhode Island’s Board of Education has unanimously confirmed Ken Wagner to lead the state department in charge of K-12 schools. Wagner has his work cut…
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TGIT: 22 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Welcome to July and a brief respite from politics. Happy Fourth of July to all my readers, and thanks for stopping by. Your tips and thoughts are always…
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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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RI Episcopal Bishop Lauds Gay Marriage Decision
In sharp contrast to Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin, Rhode Island’s Episcopal Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Nicholas Knisely, welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court…
