A proposed ballpark for the PawSox in Providence and the vacant so-called Superman Building might seem to have little in common. Yet both raise…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Old stories have a way of cycling back into the news in Rhode Island, and this otherwise quiet week was a case in point. So thanks for stopping by for…
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Advocacy Groups Call For An In-Depth Probe On 38 Studios
Three advocacy groups called Thursday afternoon for an in-depth investigation into the state’s disastrous experience with video-game maker 38 Studios.
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Mattiello Says PawSox Ballpark Likely to Not Be Discussed Until ’16 Session
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello says lawmakers are unlikely to consider a revised proposal for a Pawtucket Red Sox stadium in Providence until their…
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Opponents Say They Will Call On Providence City Council To Block PawSox Stadium
Opponents of a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium in Providence say they have gathered enough signatures to ask the City Council to effectively block the…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Enjoy summer while you can. Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by. As always, your tips and comments remain welcome via idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org,…
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Bonus Q&A: Rep. Carlos Tobon On The PawSox, Rhode Works, + Infrastructure
State Rep. Carlos Tobon is a freshman lawmaker from Pawtucket. He’s among the legislators calling for keeping the PawSox at their current home of McCoy…
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Brookings Economic Strategy Report To Weigh In On PawSox Stadium
One of the people putting together a new economic strategy for Rhode Island says the plan will include specific, actionable recommendations. The study…
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Political Roundtable: Tobon on the PawSox, Cranston, and Brookings’ Economic Strategy
State Representative Carlos Tobon (D-Pawtucket) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the PawSox; fallout from the State Police report in…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political pot keeps simmering as the calendar turns to August. Thanks for stopping by. As always, feel free to send me a tip or comment at idonnis …
