Former gubernatorial candidate Ken Block is calling on Governor Gina Raimondo to ask the state Supreme Court for an opinion on the constitutionality of…
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RIPR in the Classroom: Specialty Coffee
Listenwise helps teachers use stories from their local public radio station with students in their classrooms. Working with RIPR we identify relevant…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Providence Financial Woes Need More Than Another Short-Term Patch
Providence’s precarious finances are once again the top topic at City Hall. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says capital homeowners should be…
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After Gaffes, Lawmakers Back Main Thrust of RI’s New Tourism Push
House Finance Committee members expressed backing Wednesday for the intention of the state’s new effort to boost tourism, despite the much-publicized…
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Despite Increased Adult Employment, Poverty Rates Hold Steady Among Children In RI
Children are becoming more diverse in Rhode Island, but the number of babies born in withdrawal from opioids continues to grow. Those are just some of…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: A Crucial Pawtucket Red Sox Season Begins
Baseball is back in New England. The Boston Red Sox open their home season this afternoon at Fenway Park and the team hopes to rebound after a last…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media (Late Edition)
It was quite the week in Rhode Island politics, and the fallout led to tardy publication of this week’s column. So thanks for stopping by. As usual,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Gov. Raimondo Needs To Heed Her Own Advice
Controversy over the new tourism slogan “cooler and warmer” put Rhode Island in the national spotlight last week. On Friday, Gov. Gina Raimondo…
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Opposition Mounts At Public Hearing For Proposed Burrillville Power Plant
Nearly 800 people showed up for the first public hearing of a proposed power plant in Burrillville. The 900-megawatt facility would be the state’s…
