Homelessness in Rhode Island has increased by nearly ten percent over the past year, a situation compounded by inflation and the cost of living crisis.
economy
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Rhode Island stay-at-home order lifts Saturday. Here’s what to expect
The Rhode Island stay at home order will be lifted starting this weekend, Governor Raimondo announced on Thursday.
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Bonus Q&A: Mattiello On Abortion, Guns. RI’s Economic Outlook & More
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: RI’s Gubernatorial Race And The Economy
The top issue for many voters in the Rhode Island governor’s race is the economy and jobs. Political Analyst Scott MacKay wonders how much influence a small state’s governor has in a global economy.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Now that we political junkies have spent a year or so obsessing about the Rhode Island primary, there’s just a bit more than seven weeks until Rhode…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: How Will Gender and Trump Play in RI Governor Campaign?
From the Kavanagh hearings in Washington to the Rhode Island governor campaign, gender is proving to be a strong political factor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay sums up Rhode Island’s first governor debate and looks ahead.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It was an eventful week — in Rhode Island and in Washington — so there’s lots of grist for the mill. Thanks for stopping by for my column. As usual,…
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Fung Releases Small Business Plan; Raimondo Vows To Protect Affordable Care Act
Republican gubernational candidate Allan Fung released a small business plan Wednesday that proposes to eliminate the minimum tax for unprofitable…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will Republican Divide Hurt Allan Fung in RI Gov Contest?
The first general election poll is out in the Rhode Island governor campaign and the kickoff television debate is Thursday. RIPR political analyst Scott…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The calendar flips from summer to fall, and we move ever closer to the November election. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and…
