Rhode Island and Massachusetts state governments are embarked on new methods of raising money. In the Ocean State, that means legal sports gambling, and in Massachusetts, it’s recreational marijuana. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay parses the implications of these developments.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: RI’s Gubernatorial Race And The Economy
The top issue for many voters in the Rhode Island governor’s race is the economy and jobs. Political Analyst Scott MacKay wonders how much influence a small state’s governor has in a global economy.
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Analysis: RI Progressive Democrats Win Crucial General Assembly Seats
What the results of RI’s primary election signify for progressives running against Democratic establishment candidates.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Voter Supression Nothing New
Election season starts early next month with primaries in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Rhode Island Public Radio Political Analyst Scott MacKay takes this opportunity to consider New England’s history of restricting who can cast ballots.
