Rhode Island House Speaker Nick Mattiello has put forward a plan to get rid of the car tax. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s a fine plan,…
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Providence Mayor Elorza Vetoes Downtown Smoking Ban
Banning smoking downtown would be an attack on the homeless and a waste of time for city police, who ought to be dealing with real crime, said Elorza….
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RI Commerce Corporation Seeking Innovation Campus Proposals
Rhode Island’s economic development agency is looking for ideas on how to create a so-called innovation campus. Voters last year approved $20 million in…
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Mattiello’s Car Tax Phaseout Relies On Economic Growth, Leaner Government
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello on Tuesday outlined his proposal to eliminate the car tax over six years, asserting that “economic growth and leaner…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
If you come to a fork in the road, take it. So said Yogi Berra, and the expression seems fitting given recent news. So thanks for stopping by for my…
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Busier New England Roads Expected This Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of what AAA calls the official driving season, and New England residents can expect an increase in people on the…
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Local Environmental Experts React To Trump’s Proposed EPA Budget
Local environmental experts believe President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for the Environmental Protection Agency could have devastating effects on…
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Grebien Warns PawSox May Leave Rhode Island
One day after a top lawmaker effectively killed prospects for a new PawSox stadium in the current General Assembly session, Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien…
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PawSox Stadium Proposal Dead In Current Legislative Session
State Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said Tuesday there’s not enough time in the current legislative session to consider the PawSox’ proposal
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A number of thorny issues are maturing in time for the final weeks of the legislative session. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and…
