On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to fund improvements at two of Rhode Island’s ports. It’s Question 5 on the ballot for a bond that would…
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Lookout RI Endorsement Of Mattiello May Violate IRS Regulation
Lookout RI’s endorsement of House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello through an advertisement in the Cranston Herald may violate an IRS ban on campaign…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’re heading into the home stretch ahead of Rhode Island’s November 8th election. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Republican Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, Democratic Challenger Michael Sepe Face Off In Debate
Republican Cranston Mayor Allan Fung met Democratic challenger Michael Sepe during a televised debate over the weekend on WPRI-TV’s “Newsmakers” program…
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Schilling Says He Was Surprised Lawmakers Didn’t Know About 38 Studios Before 2010 Vote
Curt Schilling said Tuesday he was surprised to learn in 2010 that most of state reps voting on a $125 million job development program were unaware…
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Schilling Uses ProJo Op-Ed To Renew Criticism Of Chafee
Curt Schilling took to the op-ed page of The Providence Journal Sunday to renew his argument that former Governor Lincoln Chafee bears a large part of…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat after taking most of last week off. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Elevated Blood Lead Levels Affect 3rd Grade Reading Scores
Researchers from Brown University have found that even low levels of lead in children’s blood can lower future test scores. It’s one of the first…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
October beckons, with playoff baseball, autumnal beauty, and the run-up to the deciding of legislative races. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Study Finds Tiverton Casino Could Drive Millions In Economic Activity
A proposed Tiverton casino could generate more than $120 million in economic activity, according to an impact report commissioned by Twin River…
