Campaign season continues to heat up, with the end-of-June filing deadline drawing ever closer. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Avedisian Bids Warwick Farewell After Nearly 20 Years As Mayor
Scott Avedisian is leaving after nearly two decades as Warwick’s mayor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with Avedisian last week on his…
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Bonus Q&A: Ruggerio On PawSox, Providence Water, Line-Item Veto & More
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss the fate of the PawSox stadium plan, Providence Mayor Jorge…
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U.S. Supreme Court Approves Expanded Sports Betting; RI Counting On $23.5M
In a decision released Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court has given the okay for states to legalize sports betting — a move that Rhode Island Gov. Gina…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The May Revenue Estimating Conference is in the books, signaling the beginning of the end of the legislative session, and all the excitement that comes…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It might be spring, it might feel like summer, but the signals of an intensifying election season are increasingly evident. So thanks for stopping by…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Providence Water and Elorza’s Pension Finance Plan
Providence is looking to solve a yawning employee pension problem by leveraging the water system that supplies drinking water to 60 percent of Rhode Island. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says this plan deserves more scrutiny.
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Political Roundtable: Mattiello On Campaign Finance & What’s Next For Providence’s Water Supply
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello joins Political Roundtable to discuss the state Board of Election’s resolution of a campaign finance…
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PawSox Report Progress Toward Possible Stadium Agreement In Rhode Island
The Pawtucket Red Sox are getting closer to an agreement on language for a revised Pawtucket stadium proposal that could be heard by a Rhode Island…
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GOP RI Gov Candidate Fung Unveils Government Reform Package
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, a Republican candidate for governor, wants to limit state lawmakers to five two-year terms, create an office of inspector…
