The streets of Lisbon, Portugal were once described as littered with syringes. During the 1990s, this southern European country roughly the size of…
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RI Elected Officials, Community Groups Oppose Citizenship Question In 2020 U.S. Census
A group of elected officials and leaders of community groups gathered Monday at Central Falls to oppose plans for including a citizenship question in…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Baseball is back, there are rumors of warmer temperatures, and the political beat continues to run hot. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column….
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U.S. Census Test Run Underway In RI; Here’s Why It Matters
Rhode Islanders have a financial stake in a current test of the U.S. Census, according to Common Cause of RI executive director John Marion.
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RI Considers Bill To Help DACA Recipients
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow DACA recipients to get drivers licenses and work permits, even if their federal status…
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Andrew Augustus Joining Fung Campaign As Press Secretary
Andrew Augustus is joining Cranston Mayor Allan Fung’s GOP gubernatorial campaign as press secretary. Augustus previously worked as a reporter for WPRO…
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Providence Mayor Vetoes Plastic Bag Ordinance
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has vetoed an ordinance that would have charged a fee of at least 10 cents for single-use paper and plastic bags in the city.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
What if there were predictions of a big snow storm and the forecasted flakes failed to materialize? Well, unexpected stuff happens — in weather, as in…
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Enrollments Rise On RI Health Exchange Despite Uncertain Future
State officials reported Monday that Rhode Island’s enrollments in insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act rose 5 percent, despite cuts in…
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RI & CT Lawmakers Consider Legalizing Marijuana As Deadline Looms
The legal retail of marijuana in Massachusetts begins July 1. That’s prompted Rhode Island and Connecticut lawmakers to once again consider legislation…
