March is here, along with what continues to be an unusual year in presidential politics. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your…
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I-195 District Chairman Azrack: “All The Pieces Are In Place” For Growth
Joseph Azrack, chairman of the I-195 District Development Commission, touts 2016 as a time when the district will move closer to the goal of becoming…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Quite the busy week in Rhode Island politics, with RhodeWorks sprinting through the legislature. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and commen…
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RI Housing Announces Newest Tool In Statewide Battle Against Blight
Rhode Island Housing has rolled out a new program to help new homeowners purchase foreclosed properties. The agency is offering loans up to $20,000 to c…
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Raimondo Signs RhodeWorks Into Law; Revised Plan Speeds Through The General Assembly
Almost nine months after unveiling the initial version of her infrastructure proposal, Governor Gina Raimondo on Thursday signed into law a revised ver…
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On 52-21 Vote, RI House Approves Truck Toll Plan
After seven hours of often sharp debate, the House of Representative on Wednesday voted, 52-21, to approve the revised version of Governor Gina Raimond…
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Elorza Infuses Upbeat Tone In His State Of The City Address
Last night in his first State of the City address, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza painted a positive outlook for the city, despite a cumulative deficit o…
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RIPR In The Classroom: Making Rugs At Colonial Mills
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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House, Senate Finance Committees Approve Truck Tolls; Opponents Warn Of Consequences
The revised bill to fix Rhode Island’s crumbling bridges through new tolls on big trucks appears head to fast final passage before the end of the week,…
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Rhode Islanders Trek North To Get Out The Vote In New Hampshire
Voters head to the polls in New Hampshire Tuesday to pick presidential candidates in the New Hampshire primary. Dozens of Rhode Islanders have been tre…
