Nothing like a long afternoon-into-night at the Rhode Island Statehouse to add a dash of September excitement, right? We’ve got it all covered, so…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Of Raimondo, Immigrants And Road Signs
Political scientists recall a time when elected officials campaigned for office, then laid off the political pitches while they governed. RIPR Political…
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RI General Assembly Passes Domestic Violence, Disability Pension, & Paid Sick Leave Bills
Meeting during a rare September session, the General Assembly on Tuesday passed bills to require paid sick days for workers, expand disability pension…
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Raimondo Unveils Help For ‘Dreamers’ In Rhode Island
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced Monday new efforts to aid some of the estimated 1,200 “Dreamers” in the Ocean State who could face…
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RI Gov. Raimondo Appoints First-Ever Chief Resiliency Officer
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has created a new position called “chief resiliency officer” to help the Ocean State better prepare for climate change.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Mid-September is here and with it a burst of General Assembly activity. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column. As usual, your…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI, Mass Should Partner On Amazon Plan
Rhode Island has been hit with some disappointing economic news lately. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says things can be turned around by…
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Commemorating Westport’s Captain Paul Cuffee
Massachusetts has declared September 16 th Paul Cuffee Day, with a proclamation from Governor Charlie Baker. On Saturday, Lee Blake, of the New Bedford…
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Political Roundtable: Conley On PawSox, Benny’s & Continuing Contracts Bill
RI Senate Finance Committee Chairman William Conley (D-East Providence) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the PawSox’ proposed Pawtucket stadium,…
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Ocean State Schools Face $2.2 Billion In Needed Repairs
A majority of Rhode Island’s students are learning in facilities considered below par. That’s according to an independent report commissioned by the…
