Jeff Britt, one of Rhode Island’s best-known Republican operatives, is pointing to what he calls anti-Muslim statements by Donald Trump and other…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Some Suggestions As The 2016 General Assembly Convenes
The 2016 Rhode Island General Assembly session kicks off tomorrow. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay has a preview of what to expect and some New…
TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy New Year! Thanks for reading and listening to our work here at RIPR, and best wishes for 2016 — a time, no doubt, when Rhode Island politics…
Scott MacKay’s Favorite Books of 2015
Looking back at a year of reading is always fun and instructive, sort of like scouting yourself. Here, in no particular order, are my favorite books of…
Political Roundtable: RI’s Under-Reported Stories Of 2015 & Panel Predictions For ’16
The Political Roundtable crew wishes a Merry Christmas to all our listeners. Ted Nesi from WPRI.com fills in for Scott MacKay this week, and Pablo…
Rhode Island's Biggest Stories Of 2015
1. Gordon Fox Goes from State House to Prison Gordon Fox rose from humble roots to hold what is often called the most powerful job in Rhode Island…
TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There’s just one week until Christmas, so I want to wish a very happy holiday season to my readers, and offer my thanks for stopping by in 2015. …
Scott MacKay Commentary: The RI Political Night Before Christmas
As the days dwindle to 2016, Scott MacKay has some Christmas and New Year’s thoughts for Rhode Island’s politicians. With sincere apologies to Clement…
TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. We’re headed toward the pre-holiday slowdown, although the political hot stove league continues to simmer….
Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Elorza, Firefighters To Chill
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s first year in office has been dominated by a caustic dispute with the city’s unionized firefighters. RIPR political…

