It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to reflect on the sacrifices of others while also looking to summer pleasures. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Q&A: Steele On Why She Opposes The Fane Tower In The I-195 District
New York developer Jason Fane’s proposal for a 600-foot residential tower in Providence’s I-195 District has sparked sharp debate. Fane calls his…
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RI Biomass Bill Sparks Debate Between Environmentalists, Green Energy Developers
Environmentalists and green energy companies in Rhode Island are at odds over a bill that could advance the development of biomass power plants in the…
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Fees from RI’s E-911 Fund Have Been Diverted For Other Uses Since 1997
Fees from Rhode Island’s E-911 program have been diverted for other uses since the fees were introduced in 1997. The E-911 program faces criticism from…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The May Revenue Estimating Conference is in the books, signaling the beginning of the end of the legislative session, and all the excitement that comes…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Are Some Businesses Freeloading On Medicaid?
Health care costs for poor residents keep increasing in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders if one of these…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It might be spring, it might feel like summer, but the signals of an intensifying election season are increasingly evident. So thanks for stopping by…
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How The New England Aquarium Seeks To Urge Visitors To Act On Climate Change
The irony was hard to miss. The Aquarium MBTA station was closed due to flooding, and the aquarium itself, nearby on Boston’s Central Wharf, was closed…
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URI Already Has Armed Police, Could RIC And CCRI Be Next?
On Wednesday lawmakers will consider arming campus police at Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island. The University of Rhode…
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Debate Intensifies On Possible Sale Or Lease Of Providence Water Supply
The debate about the lease or sale of Providence’s water supply is heating up, with significant potential consequences for Rhode Island’s capital city…
