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Legislation Could Provide Support For Some Affected By Summer Storms
As residents continue to deal with the aftermath of last week’s destructive storms, lawmakers are hoping to help those most affected.
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Cranston Residents, Councilors Say State Police Report Has Eroded Their Trust in Fung
Residents and some city councilors said Tuesday the findings of a lacerating State Police report have eroded their trust in Cranston Mayor Allan Fung….
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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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Scott MacKay Commentary: Fung’s Cranston Police Foibles
Cranston Mayor Alan Fung says he is sorry for police misconduct on his watch. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay assesses the damage to the once…
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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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RI ACLU Calls on Fung to Release Police Report
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung’s response to a police controversy could damage his political prospects, according to Brown University political science…
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Cranston Councilors Press for Release of State Police Report Over Fung’s Opposition
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung is opposing the immediate release of a State Police review that found “deep problems” within the Cranston Police Department,…
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On World Hepatitis Day, Taking Stock Of Progress
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015 marks the 5th annual World Hepatitis Day, a global awareness-raising event launched by the World Hepatitis Alliance, in concert…
