Rhode Island state government tackled public employee pensions in a landmark 2011 retirement system overhaul. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The past week has featured a blur of campaign announcements, and Rhode Island’s 2018 campaign season is just getting started. So thanks for stopping by…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Rhode Island’s 2018 Campaigns Begin
The 2018 Rhode Island political campaign season kicked off last week with announcements on the Republican side of the campaign for governor and more….
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Announcing His Second Run For Governor, Fung Takes Aim At Raimondo
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung used his campaign announcement Tuesday to describe himself as the answer for Rhode Islanders who are unhappy with Democratic…
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Morgan Announces GOP Run For RI Governor; 3-Way Primary Race Expected
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=PARGibdgi4A Rhode Island House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan has announced her Republican run for…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s not every week when a big national story has dramatic consequences in Rhode Island, but that’s precisely what happened this time around with the…
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Business Leaders, Universities Lend A Hand In RI’s Amazon Bid
Thursday marked the deadline for metro areas across North America to submit bids for Amazon’s second headquarters, and Rhode Island enlisted help from…
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Mattiello Breaks Silence on DeLorenzo; Says He Should Apologize
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello broke his silence Friday about embattled Democratic Party official Joe DeLorenzo, saying that DeLorenzo should…
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Is Wexford’s Innovation Complex Really A Game-Changer For RI’s Economy?
Construction is under way at the Wexford Innovation Complex in the I-195 District in Providence. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo calls the project a…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Mid-October is here and we’re zipping through the calendar. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome…
