Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is embarking on his first major arts and tourism initiative since taking office in January. The first annual Providence…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by. It’s been a long week, so let’s get rolling before I fall asleep at my standing desk. Your tips and thoughts remain welcome at…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Proposed 2016 RI State Budget's Pluses And Minuses
Rhode Island’s General Assembly and Gov. Gina Raimondo have reached agreement on her first state budget. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on what the…
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In Defeat for Fire Unions, OT Bills Dead at the Statehouse
In a sharp defeat for fire unions, two bills that would strengthen their hand in dealing with cities and towns on overtime spending are dead in the…
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Whitehouse Reintroduces Carbon Tax Bill
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has reintroduced carbon tax legislation to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost the economy. If approved, this revised…
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Massachusetts Gov. Baker Joins Gov. Raimondo For Lunch, Hockey Chat
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo met in Providence Tuesday. According to staffers from Governor Raimondo’s…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekend column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org, and you can follow me all week…
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Mattiello Slams Brakes on Raimondo’s Truck Toll Plan
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is putting the brakes on Governor Raimondo’s plan to impose new tolls on trucks. Speaker Mattiello was at Governor…
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Chafee Announces Presidential Run; Vows to “Wage Peace”
Former governor Lincoln Chafee announced his Democratic presidential campaign Wednesday evening at George Mason University in Virginia while vowing to …
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Minor League Baseball Executive Discusses PawSox Stadium Proposal
Another day in Providence, another desultory meeting on the plan to move the Pawtucket Red Sox from McCoy Stadium to a new ballpark to be built on the…
