Rhode Island’s 2018 U.S. Senate featuring incumbent Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse just got more complicated. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A new baseball season dawns, and the General Assembly gets ready to get down to the nitty gritty. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Reed Warns Federal Cuts To Science And Technology Funding Could Hurt RI Economy
Sen. Jack Reed warns of consequences Rhode Island’s economy could face if proposed federal budget cuts to science and technology research are acted on….
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R.I.P. Former Warwick Sen. Bill Walaska
Former State Sen. William Walaska of Warwick, a Democrat who represented Warwick for more than two decades in the chamber, died this morning after a…
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A Bright Spot In Rhode Island’s Economy: The Defense Industry
Rhode Island has struggled with a lagging economy for years. Though the state is still behind its New England neighbors by some measures, there are…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in Rhode Island politics, right? Lots to chew on here, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Ruggerio Wins Election As Senate President; McCaffrey Is New Majority Leader
Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio, the longest serving member of the Senate, won election Thursday as the new president of the chamber,…
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Visa Limits May Cause Problems For New England Resorts
Summer resorts around the nation are bracing for a tough season. Not because the tourists won’t come, but because the workers might not.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Winter will fade away one of these days, right? In the meanwhile, we can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day while continuing to plumb the…
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RGA Criticizes Raimondo Over $50 Spend on Facebook Ad
The Republican Governors Association on Thursday criticized Democratic Governor Gina Raimondo for the use of state funds to pay for a Facebook ad…
