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Lawmakers Find Public Schools Bearing More Costs Than Charter Schools
State lawmakers say public schools may be paying more than their fair share to support charter schools. That’s the major finding of a legislative report…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The time for raking snow from the roof has given way to the delights of spring and inevitable complaints about heat and humidity. The General Assembly…
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Bonus Q&A: Giarrusso on Small Business, Campaign Finance, the GOP Outlook & More
State Representative Anthony Giarrusso (R-East Greenwich) joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss the merits of reform attempts in the House; what the…
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Raimondo Unsure If PawSox Deal Will Be Decided This Legislative Session
Governor Gina Raimondo said Tuesday she’s unsure if the Pawtucket Red Sox proposal to move to Providence will be decided — as the team’s ownership…
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Raimondo, Mattiello Rally Behind Shekarchi’s Job Development-Tax Credit Bill
Governor Gina Raimondo and House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello cited a message of collaboration as they lent their support Tuesday to a job development…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Regulate Pot Like Booze?
A push to legalize marijuana – once again – has returned to the Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses what has become a perennial issue…
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House Judiciary Takes Up Series Of Bills Relating To Marijuana
The House Judiciary Committee is slated to hear Wednesday a series of bills about marijuana. One bill proposes to legalize recreational marijuana for…
