Patrick Quinn, executive vice president of SEIU Healthcare1199NE, joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss healthcare policy, the labor movement, and…
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Political Roundtable: Quinn On Sanders, Trump, & SEIU’s Push For A $15 Wage
Patrick Quinn, executive vice president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare1199NE, joins Political Roundtable
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Sanders Woos Thousands At Campaign Stop In Providence
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders brought his insurgent Democratic presidential primary campaign to Rhode Island Sunday, giving an impassioned speech to 7…
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The Bottom Line: Rachel Flum, Executive Director Of The Economic Progress Institute
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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Information On Attending Bernie Sanders Sunday Campaign Event at Roger Williams Park in Providence
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders brings his presidential campaign to Rhode Island Sunday with a noon rally at the Temple to Music at Roger Williams Park in…
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Central Falls To Fight Overdose, Emergency Room Use
A new healthcare effort in Central Falls is getting a boost. A program called the Neighborhood Health Station has won a grant to pay for outreach…
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UnitedHealthcare Leaving HealthSource RI
Rhode Island’s health insurance exchange says UnitedHealthcare will stop offering plans in 2017. That means health insurance consumers will have fewer…
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First Zika Case Confirmed In Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Health says the first case of Zika virus has been confirmed in the state. The state health agency says the man is in his…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy mid-April, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Providence Financial Woes Need More Than Another Short-Term Patch
Providence’s precarious finances are once again the top topic at City Hall. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says capital homeowners should be…
