Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced her plans for the state’s clean energy future on Tuesday.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
August is here, signaling the run-up to the September primary. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and comments are welcome , and you…
TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is zipping by, with August coming up fast and the September primary not far behind. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column….
Raimondo To Revive URI, RIC Free Tuition Proposal
Gov. Gina Raimondo said Monday that if reelected she will revive her proposal to grant Rhode Island residents two years of free tuition at the…
TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Time always seems to speed up in summer, right? It’ll be August before we know it, then September, and the political milestones of November and January…
Scott MacKay Commentary: R.I. Pols and Media, Drop The Ratings Games
Rhode Island politics is once again enveloped in the economic rating game. Some national rankings show the state’s economy to be doing well, while…
After Backlash, RI Democratic Party Withdraws Two Controversial Endorsements
After a backlash that attracted national attenion, the Rhode Island Democratic Party has rescinded endorsements for two primary candidates, including…
Tourism Officials Expect Strong Summer From July 4th And Beyond
Evan Smith, President of Discover Newport, said tourism in the Ocean State is booming this July 4th week, and he expects that trend to continue in the…
Democratic Legislative Endorsements Upset RI Progressives
Rhode Island progressives are expressing outrage about some of the candidates endorsed in legislative elections, including a man who supported President…
Local Environmentalists Praise US Senate Farm Bill
The U.S. Senate passed its version of the 2018 Farm Bill on Friday, and local environmentalists say it’s better than the version that recently came out…

