Providence holds a primary Wednesday in a special election for the City Council seat vacated by Kevin Jackson.
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TGIF: 9 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A new fiscal year dawns, along with a series of fresh storylines. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can…
Scott MacKay Commentary: Another Chafee Campaign For Governor? Nyet
Former Gov. and U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee is back on the scene with a series of media appearances. Chafee is thinking about running for governor again…
TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island’s next big election season is slowly emerging even as summer beckons. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
Trillo Giving ‘Serious Consideration’ To Run For Governor Next Year
Former Warwick state Rep. Joe Trillo said he’s continuing to seriously consider a run for governor next year. “Riding both sides of the fence for…
In Big Newsroom Shuffle, The Providence Journal Is Reassigning Its Political Reporters
The Providence Journal is significantly rearranging how it covers the news, sending Katherine Gregg back to Smith Hill to cover the Statehouse, and…
TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tax Day is behind us, and the final stretch of the legislative session is looming. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
Scott MacKay Commentary: Why The Care New England-Boston Partners Merger May Not Be So Great
Boston’s big hospital system –Partners HealthCare—is acquiring Care New England, Rhode Island’s second largest hospital chain. RIPR political analyst…
Scott MacKay Commentary: Be Wary Of The Care New England-Boston Partners Hospital Merger
Boston’s big hospital system –Partners HealthCare—hopes to acquire Care New England, Rhode Island’s second largest hospital chain. RIPR political…
More Candidates Join Race For State Senate Seat Formerly Held By Paiva Weed
Two more candidates have joined the race to fill the state Senate seat vacated by former Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed.

