The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources has suspended a year-old program that provided cash incentives for locals who bought electric cars.
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A View Of RI History Through One Prominent Family In ‘Grappling With Legacy’
Sylvia Brown is the 11 th generation of the Brown family to live in Rhode Island. Her ancestors were crucial to financing an array of grand institutions…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The calendar keeps zipping along, with August coming up fast. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and comments are welcome and you…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Of Mass and RI, Raimondo and Baker
Charlie Baker, a Republican in Democratic Massachusetts, is a popular governor. Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, a Democrat in a Democratic state, has…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Look To RI & MA Republicans For Ideas On Health Care
Now that the latest Republican effort to replace the Affordable Care Act has failed, RIPR Political Analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time to resurrect…
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On RI Governor’s Desk: Voter Registration, Teacher Contracts, And Prescription Database Legislation
Not all legislation on Gov. Gina Raimondo’s desk received her signature. Here’s a brief rundown of what Raimondo vetoed, signed, or allowed to go into…
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Number Of Syringes Found In Public Spaces Increasing In NE States
As states grapple with rising opioid abuse, needles left in parks and city sidewalks are becoming a bigger problem.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Providence Hosts Governors as RI Lawmakers Fiddle
The National Governor’s Conference brought leaders from around the world to Providence to discuss such topics as trade, climate change and the opioid…
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Health Care Remains Front And Center At NGA Meeting
At the National Governors Association meeting this week, health care is a major topic of discussion among state leaders. The NGA’s summer meeting…
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RI Improves But Still Lags On CNBC Business Scorecard
The Ocean State has received its highest ever rank— 45 out of 50– in an annual business scorecard put out by CNBC. The list ranks states for business…
