Nature enthusiasts around the state are monitoring butterflies for an annual survey taking place across North America. Many factors, including climate…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Fourth of July weekend, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Unexpected Gift
It seems almost trite to say that nature is a remarkable teacher. But that’s okay. Indeed, nature is a remarkable teacher. All of us can point to…
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Senate Passes Budget; General Assembly Ends With Marathon Session
The state Senate passed early Saturday an $8.9 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, and sleepy lawmakers pushed their final session of…
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Voters To Decide On Strengthening Ethics Commission In November
Voters will decide this November whether to restore state Ethics Commission oversight of state lawmakers. This comes after the House and Senate voted…
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Bill Would Close Loophole In Child Abuse Reporting Law
In the aftermath of the sex abuse scandal at St. George’s School, Rhode Island lawmakers are considering legislation that would close a loophole in the…
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Mattiello Vents Frustration On Gallison Case; Says State Budget Will Not Be Delayed
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello expressed sharp frustration about the circumstances that led House Finance Chairman Ray Gallison to resign Tuesday,…
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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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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media (Late Edition)
It was quite the week in Rhode Island politics, and the fallout led to tardy publication of this week’s column. So thanks for stopping by. As usual,…
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Report: Red Flags Overlooked In Child Deaths
Rhode Island’s Office of the Child Advocate has released a disturbing report about the deaths of three infants, two of them in state care. The report…
