Rhode Island emerged mostly unscathed from the first major snowstorm of the year, although the roads and sidewalks are a different story, in some cases…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Deep Breath On RI Statehouse Tax Cuts
Cutting taxes is all the rage at the Rhode Island Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why lawmakers are talking about tax cuts…
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Bank America CEO Moynihan to speak at Central Congregational’s West Politics and Religion Lecture
Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, is this year’s featured speaker at Central Congregational Church’s annual Darrell West Lecture Series on…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy mid-January, dear readers. Bad news: winter is far from over. Good news: spring training isn’t that far, and the political beat remains busy. So…
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Interfaith Group Asks Lawmakers: Will You Address Poverty?
Advocates for the poor gathered in the Statehouse rotunda Wednesday to appeal to lawmakers to address poverty as they begin a new legislative session….
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Elorza pledges `New Providence’ In His Inaugural Address
Mayor Jorge Elorza pledged to build a `New Providence’ amid an improving economy as he delivered his inaugural address this afternoon on the chilly, sun…
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Parsing HealthSource RI Enrollment Data
HealthSource RI is out with its most recent enrollment data. It looks like the state’s online health insurance marketplace kept two-thirds (71%) of…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Elorza’s Inauguration Day Challenges And Opportunities
Jorge Elorza this afternoon will be inaugurated Providence’s mayor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses the challenges the new mayor faces. After…
