In a nation divided along partisan political lines, it can feel like few things still bring people together. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay has an…
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Remembering Federal Magistrate Jacob Hagopian
Federal Magistrate Jacob Hagopian of the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island has died, according to a spokesman for the court. He was 90.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Faces Uncertain Economic Future
With Thanksgiving coming up, it’s time to think about things we’re grateful for. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says we can all be thankful that…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Sure, Rhode Island is on a glide path for the holiday season, but a dynamic election year is fast approaching. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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R.I. Unemployment Rate Unchanged in October at 4.2 %
Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady in October at 4.2 percent, just slightly above the national rate of 4.1 percent.
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Flanders Points To Contrast With Whitehouse In Unveiling US Senate Run
Former Rhode Island Supreme Court justice Robert G. Flanders Jr. announced Thursday his Republican campaign for the U.S. Senate seat
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Rob DeBlois of UCAP Wins $50,000 Murray Prize
Rob DeBlois, principal of the Urban Collaborative Accelerated Program, has received the inaugural Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment in…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Republican Federal Tax Overhaul Skewed To Wealthy
Republicans in Congress and the Trump Administration are working on a federal tax overhaul they say will help the middle class. RIPR’s Scott MacKay says…
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McKee Announces Re-Election Campaign For RI Lieutenant Governor
Lt. Gov. Dan McKee emphasized themes of experience and aiding small business while announcing Tuesday that he’ll seek re-election.
