The inimitable Buddy Cianci passes from the Rhode Island scene, making waves even after his death. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Ther…
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Trucking Association Study Disputes Numbers In Raimondo’s Truck Toll Plan
A study commissioned by the Rhode Island Trucking Association disputes the findings of the state economic study used to build support for Governor Gina…
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Truckers’ Survey Finds Majority Would Change Routes To Avoid Tolls
In the latest tangle between in the continued debate over proposed truck tolls, the Rhode Island Trucking association has released a survey of…
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State’s Years-Long Battle With Metal Recyling Business Reaches Critical Turning Point
State officials are asking the court to appoint a receiver in their quest to stop pollution from a metal recycling business on the Providence waterfront…
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Pagliarini Wins, As Truck Toll Issue Runs Hot In State Senate Special Election
Republican John Pagliarini — the winner of Tuesday’s special election in state Senate District 11 — and Democratic rival Jim Seveney say opposition…
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Mattiello Looking For Early Passage Of Revised Truck-Toll Plan
As expected, Governor Raimondo’s controversial truck toll proposal quickly emerged as a hot topic on the first day of the 2016 General Assembly session…
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Pols And Protesters Expected At Legislative Session Opening
The General Assembly opens its new session Tuesday. Governor Raimondo’s plan to use truck tolls to pay for bridge improvements will be among the top…
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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…
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Rhode Island Artscape: Local Designer Fashions Career After Project Runway
Providence resident Joseph Aaron Segal was a contestant on Season 11 of “Project Runway,” the Lifetime show that pits clothing designers against one…
