After the Parkland school shooting, many people are wondering whether elected officials will take action on gun control. A small group of Democratic…
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NH Lawmaker Says State Liquor Commission Aiding Cross-Border ‘Money Laundering’
In New England, New Hampshire is well known for tax-free liquor sales, which makes the Granite State a popular destination for out-of-staters looking to…
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T.F. Green, The Largely Forgotten Man For Whom The RI Airport Is Named
Top Rhode Island lawmakers are pushing legislation to rename T.F. Green Airport as Rhode Island International Airport, a shift designed to strengthen…
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State Opioid Advisor: RI Needs New Funding, New Approaches To Fight Overdose Crisis
Governor Gina Raimondo’s senior advisor on drug policy, Tom Coderre, said all options should be on the table to deal with the state’s opioid crisis,…
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Raimondo Releases ‘Mutual Support Agreement’ With Providence Democratic City Committee
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo’s campaign has released a copy of a fundraising agreement reached last month between her campaign and the Providence…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A sadly familiar story dominates the news once again. Meanwhile, the political beat remains busy in the Biggest Little. As usual your tips and comments…
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Treatment Behind Bars: Study Shows Addiction Treatment Program At ACI Saves Lives
A new study links a dramatic decline in drug overdose deaths with Rhode Island’s prison treatment program for opioid addiction.
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RI GOP Files Ethics Complaint Over Agreement Between Raimondo And Providence Democrats
The Rhode Island Republican Party has filed an ethics complaint over a fundraising agreement between Governor Gina Raimondo and the Providence…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There was a lot going down in Providence this week, so that’s a good place to start Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Governor Campaign Off To Woeful Start
The Rhode Island governors’ race is getting underway. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says the campaign’s negative start doesn’t bode well for…
