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Cicilline Decides To Support Nuclear Agreement with Iran
Congressman David Cicilline announced Tuesday that he is supporting the Obama administration’s nuclear agreement with Iran, and believes the world will…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Better Times for Organized Labor on Labor Day 2015
For workers and unions, there hasn’t been much to celebrate on Labor Day in recent years. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says things may finally…
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Brown University Adopts New ‘Unified’ Sexual Assault Policy
Brown University has adopted a new single policy on sexual assault. The policy was recommended by a task force last year. That task force was formed…
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Deflategate: A Stunning Victory For Tom Brady; A Stinging Blow To Roger Goodell
Judge Richard M. Berman’s decision to vacate Tom Brady’s four-game suspension is a stunning victory for the New England Patriots quarterback and a…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A summer slowdown of news? Rhode Island’s summer of 2015 will likely be remembered for two important releases of information — the State Police report…
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URI To Launch Center For Science Writing
The University of Rhode Island has won $500,000 from the National Science Foundation to launch a graduate center focused on science writing. The program…
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Coventry School Committee Decries HPV Vaccine Requirement
In a unanimous vote, the Coventry School Committee has adopted a resolution calling for the reversal of a new HPV vaccine requirement. The resolution…
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Roos Leaving Magaziner’s Staff; Ortiz Heading to Treasury from City Hall
Andrew Roos, who joined Gina Raimondo as chief of staff in 2013 as she was gearing up for her successful gubernatorial run and who remained in that…
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National Governors Conference Coming Back To RI In 2017
The National Governors Association’s annual summer meeting will be held in Rhode Island in 2017, the NGA announced Monday. “We’re excited to bring the…
