States that have legalized marijuana are contending with a new criminal tactic – smugglers who grow and process it for export to states where it remains…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Role Of Third Parties In The Presidential Contest
The first televised debate in the presidential election is Monday evening. There will be just two candidates on stage, Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Weekend, and thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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Burrillville Town Council Takes Stand Against Proposed Power Plant
After heeding the advice of its consultants and local offices, the Burrillville Town Council unanimously agreed to oppose a proposed 1,000 megawatt…
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Political Roundtable: Regunberg On Progressives, Education & 38 Studios
State Rep. Aaron Regunberg (D-Providence) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the outlook for progressives in the General Assembly after recent…
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New Poll Shows Raimondo With A 38 Percent Approval Rating
Morning Consult’s latest survey of the nation’s governors shows that Gina Raimondo’s approval/disapproval track has slipped slightly, to 38 percent/55…
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Schilling And Other Former Execs Settle 38 Studios Case With Rhode Island
Former Red Sox star Curt Schilling and three other former 38 Studios executives have reached a preliminary $2.5 million settlement with the State of…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tuesday’s (predictably) low-turnout primary (surprisingly) punched above its weight in offering a lot of grist for the political mill. So let’s get…
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The Bottom Line: Next Steps For The 6/10 Connector
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line. This week…
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Governor Sets Ambitious Target For Improving Reading Scores
By 2025, 75 percent of Rhode Island’s third graders will be “proficient or better” in reading, according to the goal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gina…
