John Rollins, a former Providence city council member, civil rights activist and football star at La Salle Academy and the University of Rhode Island,…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The time for raking snow from the roof has given way to the delights of spring and inevitable complaints about heat and humidity. The General Assembly…
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David Axelrod’s Insights On Patrick Kennedy
David Axelrod’s fine and quite well-written new political memoir entitled `Believer: My Forty Years In Politics’ has some interesting insights on…
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A Providence City Hall Tribute to Baseball Opens Tomorrow
Providence’s rich baseball history is on display at City Hall in a new exhibit to be formally unveiled tomorrow (May 7) at City Hall. The exhibit, which…
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Raimondo, Mattiello Rally Behind Shekarchi’s Job Development-Tax Credit Bill
Governor Gina Raimondo and House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello cited a message of collaboration as they lent their support Tuesday to a job development…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The month of May is here, bringing a heightened focus on Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget and the PawSox proposal. So thanks for stopping by, and feel…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Regulate Pot Like Booze?
A push to legalize marijuana – once again – has returned to the Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses what has become a perennial issue…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Lots of pots cooking, so we’ll keep the formalities short. Your tips and comments are always welcome at…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Tiverton Casino: A Necessary Evil?
So Twin River’s parent company wants to build a new casino in Tiverton. The idea is likely to raise a few eyebrows, but RIPR political analyst Scott…
