Central Falls Mayor James Diossa and Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien are slated to visit Arjona, Colombia, this week to explore cultural exchanges. …
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Enjoy summer while you can. Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by. As always, your tips and comments remain welcome via idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org,…
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Brookings Economic Strategy Report To Weigh In On PawSox Stadium
One of the people putting together a new economic strategy for Rhode Island says the plan will include specific, actionable recommendations. The study…
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Political Roundtable: Tobon on the PawSox, Cranston, and Brookings’ Economic Strategy
State Representative Carlos Tobon (D-Pawtucket) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the PawSox; fallout from the State Police report in…
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Brookings Institution To Develop Economic Strategies For RI
Governor Gina Raimondo has asked the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program to develop a new economic strategy for Rhode Island. The…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political pot keeps simmering as the calendar turns to August. Thanks for stopping by. As always, feel free to send me a tip or comment at idonnis …
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RI Reaches $12.5M Settlement with 4 Defendants in 38 Studios Case
The state Commerce Corporation has agreed to a $12.5 million dollar settlement with four defendants over the collapse of video-game maker 38 Studios,…
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Notes from Iowa: Chafee Plugs On, Despite a Lack of Support
Antonia Noori Farzan, a Rhode Island-based freelancer writer, recently caught up with Lincoln Chafee as he campaigned in Iowa. Here’s her guest report…
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Mattiello: Deal Closer On PawSox Stadium
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said Monday he’s hopeful an agreement will emerge in the near future for a plan to build a new PawSox…
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Lucchino’s PawSox Role “Unchanged,” as He Prepares to Leave as Red Sox CEO
Larry Lucchino’s role in seeking a new Providence ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox “remains unchanged,” a team spokeswoman said Saturday, even though…
