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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Whitehouse & Reed Announce Opposition to Gorsuch For Supreme Court
U.S. Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed announced Friday their opposition to Neil Gorsuch’s U.S. Supreme Court nomination. The move comes after…
Sen. Whitehouse Reelection Campaign Hires Joe Caiazzo
R.I. U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has hired political operative Joe Caiazzo to work on his 2018 reelection campaign. Caiazzo, a Stoneham, Mass. native,…
Burrillville Power Plant Faces New Legal Hurdles, Opposition Over Sale Of Water
The gas-fired power plant that Invenergy wants to build in Burrillville faces more legal hurdles this week.
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…
Scott MacKay Commentary: The Legal Joust Over Opening 38 Studios Grand Jury Documents
The latest twist in the never-ending 38 Studios soap opera is the joust over grand jury secrecy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says this spat is…
Scott MacKay Commentary: Celebrating Milestones Of Higher Education In RI
The Providence College and University of Rhode Island men’s basketball teams have given fans much to cheer about this season. RIPR Political Analyst…
TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Lots of sharp elbows and ill feeling in Rhode Island this week. We’ll delve deeper, so thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and comments are…
TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
March bursts upon the scene with a blast of cold air, as lawmakers return to Smith Hill and the political pot keeps bubbling. Thanks for stopping by for…
Scott MacKay Commentary: Why RI Can’t Put 38 Studios In The Rear View Mirror
38 Studios is the Rhode Island scandal that just won’t go away. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders how the state can put this mess in the rear…

