A federal judge has approved the terms of a settlement between the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in…
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Reed Warns Federal Cuts To Science And Technology Funding Could Hurt RI Economy
Sen. Jack Reed warns of consequences Rhode Island’s economy could face if proposed federal budget cuts to science and technology research are acted on….
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A Bright Spot In Rhode Island’s Economy: The Defense Industry
Rhode Island has struggled with a lagging economy for years. Though the state is still behind its New England neighbors by some measures, there are…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Assembly Leaders, Raimondo To Forge Tuition Compromise
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s signature plan for free tuition at Rhode Island public colleges has generated opposition. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in Rhode Island politics, right? Lots to chew on here, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Ruggerio Wins Election As Senate President; McCaffrey Is New Majority Leader
Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio, the longest serving member of the Senate, won election Thursday as the new president of the chamber,…
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RI Food Plan Tackles Food Insecurity, Seeks Public Input
State officials have released a draft of Rhode Island’s first comprehensive food plan. The strategy tackles food insecurity and seeks to market the…
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Paiva Weed Announces Senate Exit for Hospital Association Job; Ruggerio/McCaffrey Team Rising
During an emotional farewell, state Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed of Newport announced Wednesday she’s leaving the General Assembly after 24 years…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Winter will fade away one of these days, right? In the meanwhile, we can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day while continuing to plumb the…
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RI Congressional Delegation Slams Most Of President Trump’s Budget Proposal
After President Trump released his proposed budget, Rhode Island’s congressional delegation was quick to denounce various cuts that would affect the state.
