Robert Flanders, one of two Republicans running for the chance to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, is criticizing Whitehouse for backing…
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Brown Plans Grassroots Tactics In Primary Challenge To Raimondo
Democrat Matt Brown hopes a rippling circle of support will enable him to defeat Gov. Gina Raimondo in Rhode Island’s Democratic primary. Brown, who has…
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Linda Finn, Henrietta White-Holder win 2018 Red Bandana Awards
Linda Finn and Henrietta White-Holder are the 2018 winners of the Sixth Annual Red Bandana Award, which honors people and organizations who embody the…
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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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Bill Would Permit Testing Illegal Drugs For Deadly Fentanyl
Legislation introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly could pave the way for distribution of a low-tech tool to prevent overdose deaths.
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RI Lawmaker Wants To Require Legislative Approval On Commerce Corp. Grants Above $5 Million
A Rhode Island lawmaker believes the state economic development agency should have to win legislative approval to pass out grants or loans of more than …
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RI Washington, D.C. Democrats Slam Trump Iran Decision, Flanders Offers Praise
Rhode Island’s all Democratic Washington, D.C. delegation criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran…
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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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GOP RI Gov Candidate Fung Unveils Government Reform Package
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, a Republican candidate for governor, wants to limit state lawmakers to five two-year terms, create an office of inspector…
