It’s not every week when a big national story has dramatic consequences in Rhode Island, but that’s precisely what happened this time around with the…
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How New England Became A Leader In The Craft Beer Boom
The craft beer industry in New England is currently the fastest growing in the country, according to industry statistics. But is it growing too fast?…
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Pawtucket City Council To Vote On New PawSox Ballpark
Pawtucket’s nine-member City Council will vote on a resolution Tuesday to support or reject the stadium plan. The vote is non-binding, but even a…
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Is Wexford’s Innovation Complex Really A Game-Changer For RI’s Economy?
Construction is under way at the Wexford Innovation Complex in the I-195 District in Providence. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo calls the project a…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: If You Want To Keep The PawSox In RI, Speak Up Now
The debate over taxpayer subsidies for a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox rages on. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says that for those who…
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Bonus Q&A: Grebien On Memorial Hospital, McCoy Stadium & More
Mayor of Pawtucket, Democrat Donald Grebien, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss spurring economic development with a new transit hub in Pawtucket, the city…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The fall campaign announcement season is here, bringing us closer to a new year bursting with political storylines. So thanks for stopping by. As usual,…
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Environmentalist Pledges Gubernatorial Campaign On Wide Range Of Issues
Paul Roselli, president of the Burrillville Land Trust and opponent of a proposed natural gas power plant in the same town, has officially announced his…
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RI Senate Committee Set To Hold Latest PawSox Hearing Tuesday
The Senate Finance Committee will meet at 6 p.m. in Swan Hall auditorium at the University of Rhode Island.
