Happy PVDFest Weekend! You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** STORY OF THE WEEK: The marquee race in Rhode Island’s primary election on Tuesday is […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Let’s Honor Unions On Labor Day
On Labor Day, not all American workers sharing in growing economy. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says we should honor the labor movement and make the day about more than a wave goodbye to summer.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For May 10
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is suggesting that the legislative budget for the next fiscal year will include new measures meant to improve […]
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Raimondo Tells Municipal Leaders She’s Undecided On Continuing Contracts Bill
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said Wednesday she is unsure if she will sign a continuing contracts bill cruising through the General Assembly. Speaking with reporters after having met earlier with the leaders of Providence, Johnston, Central Falls and other communities, Raimondo said she took as legitimate their concerns about decreased negotiating leverage and potentially […]
