A new study by the Association of American Medical Colleges offers fresh evidence that academic medicine is a major driver of Rhode Island’s economy.
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Maine In, N.H. Out for Energy Contract with Massachusetts
Massachusetts energy officials have announced they’re going with Plan B to bring Canadian hydroelectric power to the Bay State. They’ve selected a back…
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Analysis: In Budget Address, Fung Takes On Raimondo, Pledges No Property Tax Increase
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, who is seeking the Republican nomination for governor, road-tested economic campaign themes Friday night and took some shots…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Baseball is back, there are rumors of warmer temperatures, and the political beat continues to run hot. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column….
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
What if there were predictions of a big snow storm and the forecasted flakes failed to materialize? Well, unexpected stuff happens — in weather, as in…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Connecticut vs. Rhode Island, Less Than Meets the Eye?
Rhode Island and Connecticut are two bordering New England states whose residents have usually gotten along. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay…
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Report: Historic Preservation Generates $1.4 Billion For RI Economy
A report commissioned by Preserve Rhode Island and the Preservation Society of Newport County shows that Rhode Island attracts over 9.8 million …
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Environmental Justice Advocate: Local Solutions Needed To Address Climate Change
An advocate for environmental justice says communities of color need to take charge of their own economies to better-prepare for the effects of climate…
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RI Ranked In Top 25 Most Innovative States In The Country
Rhode Island is ranked as the 4th most innovative state in New England, and 23rd overall in the country, according to a recent report by WalletHub.
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New England’s Maple Syrup Producers Feel The Pinch From Canadian Syrup ‘Cartel’
While Vermont is by far the highest producing maple syrup state in the United States, 70 percent of the world’s maple syrup is made in Québec .
