Rhode Islanders have been transfixed lately by snow drifts and the Super Bowl. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time to look ahead to…
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Meet the Class of 2015: State Representative Robert Nardolillo
With 18 new members in the 113-seat General Assembly, On Politics is offering a periodic look at the latest additions to the House and Senate. We…
Brown Medical School Dean Dr. Stanley Aronson Dies At 92
Dr. Stanley Aronson, the founding dean of Brown University’s Alpert School of Medicine, a prolific writer, advocate for community organizations and one…
TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Did anything happen this week not involving the New England Patriots and deflated footballs? Indeed. So read on, dear reader, and thanks for stopping…
Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Deep Breath On RI Statehouse Tax Cuts
Cutting taxes is all the rage at the Rhode Island Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why lawmakers are talking about tax cuts…
Bank America CEO Moynihan to speak at Central Congregational’s West Politics and Religion Lecture
Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, is this year’s featured speaker at Central Congregational Church’s annual Darrell West Lecture Series on…
Meet the Class of 2015: State Representative Aaron Regunberg
With 18 new members in the 113-seat General Assembly, On Politics is offering a periodic look at the latest additions to the House and Senate. We…
R.I.P.: State House Reporter Jim Baron's Service
Veteran Rhode Island political reporter Jim Baron was remembered this afternoon as a journalist of great integrity, ability, dedication and humor at a…
TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy mid-January, dear readers. Bad news: winter is far from over. Good news: spring training isn’t that far, and the political beat remains busy. So…
Scott MacKay Commentary: On MLK Day, Let’s Finally Address Public Employment For Minorities
Today is the annual Martin Luther King Jr., holiday. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay ponders what we can do to advance King’s legacy in Rhode Island…

