This story is part of our series “Rising Tide” about how – or whether – Rhode Islanders are emerging from the deepest economic recession since the 1930s…
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Rising Tide: Starting A Business, And A Family, At The Height Of A Recession
As part of our new series “Rising Tide,” Rhode Island Public Radio is bringing you stories of life after the Great Recession. The economy is improving,…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Expect the unexpected in Rhode Island politics, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome (idonnis…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will A Rising Economic Tide Lift All Boats?
Rhode Island’s foundering economic is again the top Statehouse topic. Political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts as we at Rhode Island Public…
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Chafee’s Long-Shot Presidential Quest
Lincoln Chafee’s announcement that he is seriously considering a campaign for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination brings to mind sports…
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Regional Council Makes Case For Clean Energy In Rhode Island
Executives in the clean energy sector will meet with lawmakers Tuesday at the statehouse to showcase their growing industry. The event is organized by…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column, recapping another eventful week in Rhode Island. As always, your tips and feedback is welcome, and you can…
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Hearings On Gov. Raimondo’s Proposed Budget Set To Begin
Legislative finance committees are set to start holding hearings Tuesday on details of Governor Gina Raimondo’s first budget. The governor’s spending…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Another hectic Friday, so we’ll keep the preliminaries short while continuing to welcome your attention on…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The PawSox Baseball Move to Providence: Good or Bad?
The debate over moving the Pawtucket Red Sox from McCoy Stadium to a new ball park in Providence is raging. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it…
