The Providence College and University of Rhode Island men’s basketball teams have given fans much to cheer about this season. RIPR Political Analyst…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Lots of sharp elbows and ill feeling in Rhode Island this week. We’ll delve deeper, so thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and comments are…
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Bill Would Require Uber, Lyft, & Taxi Drivers To Get Fingerprinted
Rhode Island Uber and Lyft drivers may soon be required to pass a criminal background check before they start accepting passengers. State Attorney…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
March bursts upon the scene with a blast of cold air, as lawmakers return to Smith Hill and the political pot keeps bubbling. Thanks for stopping by for…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Weekend! Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the week on the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Don’t Turn Local Cops Into Immigration Enforcers
Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steve Pare doesn’t want city police used as deputy immigration agents. RIPR Political Analyst Scott MacKay says…
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Raimondo Marks One-Year Anniversary Of RhodeWorks Law
Governor Gina Raimondo said the RhodeWorks law passed amid controversy last year is yielding positive dividends for the state.
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EMILY’s List Endorses Raimondo, 20 Months Ahead Of 2018 Election
With more than 20 months to go until Rhode Island’s next gubernatorial election, EMILY’s List — a national group that supports pro-choice women…
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Christy Clark-Pujara: A History Of Rhode Island’s Slave Economy
Christy Clark-Pujara is an assistant professor of history in the Department of African-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the…
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Munich Security Conference: Sen. Whitehouse On Climate, NATO, & Russia
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse was invited by U.S. Sen. John McCain to the Munich Security Conference this weekend. One of the biggest think tanks of its…
