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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…
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Sen. Reed To Vote ‘No’ On EPA Nominee
After an environmental roundtable at Save the Bay Monday morning, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed announced he is opposing the confirmation of Environmental…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Feb. 7
What’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, Feb. 7: ACA : A joint senate committee holds a hearing Tuesday night about the potential impacts of the…
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RI Environmentalists Discuss EPA Regulation Changes Under Pruitt
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed is set to host an environmental roundtable at the Save the Bay Center in Providence Monday. The forum ahead of an expected Senate…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After a quick jaunt out of town, your humble correspondent is back in the Biggest Little. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your comments and tips…
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Deepwater Wind Secures Approval For Long Island Wind Farm
The Long Island Power Authority voted to approve the nation’s largest offshore wind farm, 30 miles southeast of Montauk Point. The project is part of…
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Carbon Tax Among Top Priorities For Environment Council Of RI
The Environment Council of Rhode Island has laid out its legislative priorities for the new General Assembly session. The group, comprised mostly of…
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During Trump Presidency, Colleges And Students Anticipate Changes In Visa Programs
With visas in hand, about 85,000 undergraduate and graduates students from overseas are pursuing their higher education degrees in schools around New…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Raimondo’s College Tuition Plan A Smart Move
Maybe all you have to know about Gov. Gina Raimondo’s free tuition plan is this: Americans with no more than a high school education have now fallen so…
