Economic inequity has become a touchstone of our times. This week, NPR and the University of Rhode Island both kickoff dialogues on income inequality….
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RI Unemployment Inches Up to 5.6 Percent, Jobs Down In August
In bad news for the Rhode Island economy, the unemployment rate inched up to 5.6 percent in August from 5.5 percent in July and the Ocean State-based…
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The Bottom Line: Local Businesses Weigh In On The State Of Rhode Island’s Economy
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line. This week…
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Col. O’Donnell Retiring From RI State Police
Colonel Steven O’Donnell of the Rhode Island State Police is retiring later this month.
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Raimondo Cites Safety Concerns In Ordering Accelerated 6/10 Repairs
The state plans to speed up an overhaul of bridges along the 6/10 Connector because they’re deteriorating faster than expected and will eventually pose…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Labor Day’s True Meaning
Labor Day marks the end of summer. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay reminds us that this holiday that honors workers once meant much more in Rhode…
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Johnson And Wales University Touts First Completed Development Project On I-195 Land
The first development project on the vacant I-195 land in Providence is complete. The land has sat empty since it became available for development. Now…
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Former Pawtucket Mayor James Doyle Dies At 78
James Doyle, the popular, longest serving mayor of Pawtucket and a fixture in the city’s political leadership for generations, died Friday night. He…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will Pols Who Gave Us 38 Studios Pledge No More Moral Obligation Bonds?
38 Studios was back in the news last week, after Rhode Island struck a 26-million-dollar deal to settle claims against Wells Fargo and Barclays. Those…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
August is on the way out, and legislative primary races are coming up fast. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, you can send your…
