The Ocean State Theatre Company in Cranston closed abruptly this week, blaming financial pressures. The theater’s board of directors said the company…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Cut College Student Loan Debt
Across Rhode Island, college graduates are headed to the wider world. But many of them will spend years paying down the student loans that financed…
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Grebien Warns PawSox May Leave Rhode Island
One day after a top lawmaker effectively killed prospects for a new PawSox stadium in the current General Assembly session, Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien…
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PawSox Stadium Proposal Dead In Current Legislative Session
State Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said Tuesday there’s not enough time in the current legislative session to consider the PawSox’ proposal
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Lawmakers Consider Studying Marijuana Legalization While Advocates Push For A Vote
The House Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on a bill Tuesday that would create a commission to study the effects of legalizing recreational…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Stormy times in DC, and no shortage of news at home, a.k.a. Crimetown . So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Providence City Council President Aponte To Go
Once again, corruption overshadows the financial and social struggles of Providence city government. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses the…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
May is here, bringing sunshine (in theory) and a sharper read on state revenue. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Providence’s Dysfunctional City Council
The Providence City Council has been ensnared in controversy of late. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why the council is so ineffective.
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Q&A: Steinberg On The PawSox’ Quest For A New Stadium
Fresh details about the Pawtucket Red Sox’ quest for a new stadium are expected to emerge in the near future. So we invited in the team’s president, Dr….
