Five New England governors met yesterday in Hartford, Connecticut, to talk about increasing the region’s energy supply. No solutions are set in stone,…
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Rising Tide: Little Compton Farm Bucks Recession Trend
This story is part of our series “Rising Tide” about how – or whether – Rhode Islanders are emerging from the deepest economic recession since the 1930s…
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State Celebrates 100th Protected Farm
A farm in Warren is the 100th farm in the state to be permanently protected for farming. This marks a milestone for the state’s farmland protection…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After two snow-packed months, the apparent settling of the pension conflict, and Lincoln Chafee’s surprising emergence as a possible presidential…
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Tripling In Teen E-Cigarette Use: Reason To Worry?
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the trend in smoking traditional cigarettes among teens is down. That’s great…
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Testimony Begins On Proposed Medicaid Cuts
State lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday on several proposals to cut Medicaid spending. Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget would cut state…
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Proponents Claim Eliminating ‘Caregivers’ Would Create Stronger Medical Marijuana Regulation
A bill that would eliminate caregivers from the state’s medical marijuana program continues to stir up controversy. But a lobbyist behind the bill says…
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Rising Tide: Starting A Business, And A Family, At The Height Of A Recession
As part of our new series “Rising Tide,” Rhode Island Public Radio is bringing you stories of life after the Great Recession. The economy is improving,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will A Rising Economic Tide Lift All Boats?
Rhode Island’s foundering economic is again the top Statehouse topic. Political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts as we at Rhode Island Public…
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Regional Council Makes Case For Clean Energy In Rhode Island
Executives in the clean energy sector will meet with lawmakers Tuesday at the statehouse to showcase their growing industry. The event is organized by…
