Gov. Gina Raimondo’s signature plan for free tuition at Rhode Island public colleges has generated opposition. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in Rhode Island politics, right? Lots to chew on here, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Providence Housing Authority Revises Criminal Conviction Policy
The Providence Housing Authority will no longer automatically disqualify housing applicants with criminal convictions. Advocates say the longstanding…
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Providence Housing Authority Considering Changes To Criminal Conviction Policies
The Providence Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets Thursday. The group is expected to consider changes to policy that bars housing applicants…
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RI Food Plan Tackles Food Insecurity, Seeks Public Input
State officials have released a draft of Rhode Island’s first comprehensive food plan. The strategy tackles food insecurity and seeks to market the…
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Paiva Weed Announces Senate Exit for Hospital Association Job; Ruggerio/McCaffrey Team Rising
During an emotional farewell, state Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed of Newport announced Wednesday she’s leaving the General Assembly after 24 years…
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“Trumpcare” Could Cut $200M From Medicaid, Destabilize HealthSource RI
Rhode Island health officials are busy analyzing the potential impacts of the Republican plan to replace Obamacare. Proposed funding cuts to Medicaid -…
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Providence Listed As Non-Cooperative With Federal Immigration Policy
The city of Providence and the state’s Department of Corrections both appear on a list released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as being…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Winter will fade away one of these days, right? In the meanwhile, we can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day while continuing to plumb the…
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Planned Parenthood Of Southern New England Says GOP Health Plan Will Hurt Women
The American Health Care Act, which is the House Republican bill to replace Obamacare, includes a provision that would defund Planned Parenthood. The…
