The anniversary of Rhode Island’s declaration of independence from the British Empire in 1776 is being marked Wednesday. Rhode Island repealed…
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Sen. Bill Conley’s Work Recognized For Promoting RI’s Renewable Energy Industry
Democratic Sen. Bill Conley of East Providence is leading Rhode Island’s clean energy industry in the right direction, according to a regional…
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New Initiative Aims To Promote And Regulate Shellfish Industry
The Coastal Resources Center at the University of Rhode Island has launched the state Shellfish Management Initiative as shellfish continue to be a…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tax Day is behind us, and the final stretch of the legislative session is looming. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Lifespan CEO Babineau Questions Care New England-Boston Health Care Merger
In a letter to doctors, Lifespan CEO Dr. Timothy J. Babineau has criticized the proposed merger of Boston-based Partner HealthCare and Lifespan’s chief…
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Can Rhode Island Really Afford To Eliminate The Car Tax?
Rhode Islanders pay the highest car taxes in the nation. Now, a powerful state official is leading a move to phase-out the widely disliked tax. Yet the…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There are lots of things cooking in the Biggest Little, even with lawmakers taking off for their spring break. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Debrief: The Pro & Con Of Raimondo’s College Tuition Plan
Governor Gina Raimondo wants to offer Rhode Islanders two years of free tuition at CCRI, RIC, or URI.
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Raimondo’s Approval Climbs 10 Points In New Poll, Although It Remains Under 50 Percent
Governor Gina Raimondo’s approval rating has increased 10 points in the latest poll by a Washington, D.C., firm, although she still ranks among the…
