One week after the resignation of a key lawmaker, House and Senate leaders on Tuesday put their combined support behind a proposal to strengthen the…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in Rhode Island, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can…
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RI Democratic Party Names Local Delegates For DNC
15 delegates, elected during last week’s Presidential nominating primary, will head to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this summer to…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political season keeps zipping along, with the calendar turning toward May. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, you can share…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Sanders, Trump Represented Change In RI Presidential Primaries
Rhode Island’s political establishment was rebuked in last week’s presidential primaries as Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump coasted to victories.
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The Pulse: What Does Health Care Consolidation Mean For You?
Consolidation is the name of the health care game right now – but is it good for patients? Let’s review what’s in the works in our state right now: The…
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Political Roundtable: Quinn On Sanders, Trump, & SEIU’s Push For A $15 Wage
Patrick Quinn, executive vice president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare1199NE, joins Political Roundtable
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Nurses’ Union Sues Over Memorial Hospital Closures
A nurses’ union has sued Memorial Hospital’s parent company, Care New England, to try to maintain obstetrics and other services at the Pawtucket-based…
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RhodyVotes ’16: Sanders Secures A Primary Win In The Ocean State
After several days of campaigning, and a pair of conflicting local polls in Rhode Island, the race between Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former…
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Trump Scores Landslide Victory in RI’s Republican Presidential Primary
Donald Trump scored a runaway victory in Rhode Island’s Republican presidential primary Tuesday). Trump won 64 percent of the vote, compared to 24…
