A Rhode Island bill that could have cleared the way for biomass power plants won’t move forward this legislative session. Biomass is wood waste that is…
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Chafee Decides Against U.S. Senate Run In 2018
Former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee has decided against pursuing the post he lost to U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse in 2006.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
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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Scott MacKay Commentary: Let’s Be Careful About Jumping On The Sports Betting Bandwagon
The U.S. Supreme Court has overthrown a ban on sports betting. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay looks at the pros and cons of allowing states to…
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Bonus Q&A: Mohanty On Activism, Trump, RI Dems’ Women’s Caucus & More
Sulina Mohanty, chairwoman of the RI Democratic Party’s Women’s Caucus, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss activism, the caucus’ efforts, the impact of…
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Political Roundtable: More Women Get Politically Active
Sulina Mohanty, chairwoman of the Women’s Caucus of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, joins Political Roundtable to discuss heightened political…
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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: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Campaign season continues to heat up, with the end-of-June filing deadline drawing ever closer. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Avedisian Bids Warwick Farewell After Nearly 20 Years As Mayor
Scott Avedisian is leaving after nearly two decades as Warwick’s mayor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with Avedisian last week on his…
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Whitehouse Poll Shows 58-Point Lead Over Lincoln Chafee In Potential Democratic Matchup
A poll commissioned by U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse’s campaign shows Whitehouse with a 58-point lead over potential rival Lincoln Chafee among likely…
