The Ocean State tied with New Hampshire for the 10 th lowest adult obesity rate in the country at 26.6 percent in 2016. That’s according to a new report…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’re edging ever closer to a lively election year, as seen by the events of the past week. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Fung Ramps Up Criticism Of Raimondo; DGA Responds
A day after telling Tiverton Republicans that he’s running for governor , Cranston Mayor Allan Fung said that he’ll make a formal announcement later…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’ll skip the opening quip this week, because, this week. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome ,…
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RI Dems Lambaste Trump’s Comments; Some Republicans Call It A Communications Lapse
Some Rhode Island Republicans describe President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks about weekend violence in Charlottesville as a communications…
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New Study Shows RI Obamacare Costs Among Lowest In U.S.
Rhode Islanders seem to enjoy, or take perverse glee, in running down their state, especially the government. But a new study from the non-partisan…
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For Some Local Colleges, Affirmative Action Has Little Bearing On Admissions
The role of race in college admissions has returned to the spotlight, after the U.S. Justice Department said it will take another look at Harvard…
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Brown Defends Use Of Race In Admissions Policy
Brown University is responding to questions about race-conscious admissions criteria. In a written statement, the university said the courts have upheld…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent never expected to be in the Statehouse for a budget vote in August . Then again, Rhody politics is full of surprises, right?…
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Lynn Arditi Hired As Health Reporter At Rhode Island Public Radio
Rhode Island Public Radio has hired Lynn Arditi, a longtime award-winning reporter at The Providence Journal, as the station’s new health reporter. She…
