Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced Monday new efforts to aid some of the estimated 1,200 “Dreamers” in the Ocean State who could face…
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RI Gov. Raimondo Appoints First-Ever Chief Resiliency Officer
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has created a new position called “chief resiliency officer” to help the Ocean State better prepare for climate change.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Mid-September is here and with it a burst of General Assembly activity. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column. As usual, your…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI, Mass Should Partner On Amazon Plan
Rhode Island has been hit with some disappointing economic news lately. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says things can be turned around by…
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Football Off To A Shaky Start Here
Football is off to a shaky start here in the Ocean State. Rhode Island’s favorite pro team was humiliated in its season opener last week, its flagship…
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Ocean State Schools Face $2.2 Billion In Needed Repairs
A majority of Rhode Island’s students are learning in facilities considered below par. That’s according to an independent report commissioned by the…
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How Ready Is Rhode Island For A Powerful Storm?
Recent hurricanes in Texas and the Caribbean have some Rhode Island coastal management officials concerned about how well the Ocean State is prepared…
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Rhode Island Will Make A Bid For Planned $5B Amazon Headquarters
Amazon, the Seattle-based e-commerce giant, is looking to open a second headquarters in North America. Rhode Island officials say the Ocean State will…
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RI Attorney General To Join Lawsuit Over DACA
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is joining with counterparts in other states to sue the federal government over the end of the DACA…
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TGIF: 24 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
With the flip of the calendar to September, the lull of late summer will soon give way to a burst of political activity: a special legislative session,…
