The new initiative calls for the dramatic increase to the amount of clean energy in the state by 2020. Last year, the Ocean State had approximately 100…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Why RI Can’t Put 38 Studios In The Rear View Mirror
38 Studios is the Rhode Island scandal that just won’t go away. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders how the state can put this mess in the rear…
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A Chorus Of Voices Oppose Trump’s Transgender Bathroom Guidelines Repeal
Under Obama administration guidance gender nonconforming students were allowed to use bathrooms and changing facilities that corresponded to the gender…
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Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In RISD Dorm Bathroom
A swastika made of human feces was found in a dormitory bathroom at the Rhode Island School of Design over the weekend. School authorities are…
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Facing Change: Muslim Political Star Gets Out The Vote in Maine
Inside a cavernous glass-and-steel chamber that overlooks Portland’s busy waterfront, dozens of immigrants are about to become U.S. citizens.
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DEM Hosting Free Events During Feb. Vacation
Students across the state have the week off, and the state’s Department of Environmental Management is promoting healthy living through a series of free…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy weekend! Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the week on the…
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RIPR In The Classroom: Interstate Fishing Laws
Listenwise helps teachers use stories from RIPR in their classrooms. To find more public radio stories and lessons for your middle and high school ELA,…
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RIPR In The Classroom: Scurvy Cases Diagnosed in New England
Listenwise helps teachers use stories from RIPR in their classrooms. To find more public radio stories and lessons for your middle and high school ELA,…
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Reed Says He'll Vote Against EPA Nominee Scott Pruitt
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed announced he will vote against Scott Pruitt for head of the Environmental Protection Agency. The announcement comes as the Senate is…
