March is here, along with what continues to be an unusual year in presidential politics. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your…
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Clinton & Trump Top New Brown University Presidential Poll
Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump are the preferred presidential candidates of likely Rhode Island voters, according to a newly relea…
Review: Mob Farce ‘Breaking Legs’ Works In Spite Of Itself At Ocean State Theatre
“Break A Leg” is a well-known (if rarely seriously used) phrase to encourage an actor before he or she goes on stage. Now, Warwick’s Ocean State Theatr…
TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Budget. Truck Tolls. Presidential Politics. It’s all going on, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are wel…
Raimondo’s Budget Offers Big Bump To K-12, Smaller Increase For Higher Ed
Governor Gina Raimondo’s $9 billion budget proposal would increase funding for public schools and give a small bump to colleges and universities.
This I Believe Rhode Island: Climate Change
Climate change is a hot button issue, that’s for sure. Reputable survey after survey indicate that the majority of people believe that climate change is…
In Providence, Distinctive Downtown Architecture Faces Certain Demolition
Providence is moving forward on a plan to demolish the Fogarty Building, a 1960s structure that some architects see as an example of Brutalist architec…
Richard Culatta Says He Wants To Make RI More Efficient & Innovative
Richard Culatta started on the job this week as Rhode Island’s first chief innovation officer. The job represents a homecoming for the 37-year-old…
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…

