Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s $10 billion state budget plan for next year has received a rocky reception at the General Assembly. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay punctures some of the state’s taxing and spending myths in this week’s commentary.
Scott Mackays Commentary
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Commentary: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
On the day we celebrate the life of civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says the best way to honor King’s legacy would be to embrace his commitment to a just society.
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Commentary: Trump Lacks Coherent Middle East Policy
President Donald Trump’s order to kill an Iranian general has unsettled the Middle East. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says that once again American foreign policy seems to ignore the lessons of history in this shattered region.
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Commentary: Time For RI’s General Assembly To Raise Minimum Wage
The 2020 Rhode Island General Assembly session kicks off on Tuesday. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott Mackay says this would be a good year to make life better for working people.
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Commentary: Firefighters Need Better EMS Training
Rhode Island firefighters are fighting back against a report from The Public’s Radio and ProPublica on misplaced breathing tubes that have cost lives. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time for fire officials to face reality and work for better training for emergency medical responders.
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Commentary: Time For The General Assembly To Take More Active Role In RI Hospital Policy
A multi-million dollar river of red ink is coursing through Rhode Island’s largest hospital system. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay parses the latest bad news from Providence-based Lifespan.
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Commentary: Voters Ought To Know Where Political Money Comes From
Rhode Island’s campaign finance laws are under attack from a conservative interest group. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says a successful legal challenge to the law requiring disclosure of donors would be a blow to government transparency.
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Commentary: In The Spirit Of Thanksgiving, Let’s Set Aside Political Divides
It’s Thanksgiving season, a time to count our blessings and celebrate with a feast. It’s long been a holiday that emphasized family and unity, but The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay worries that national political division may make that difficult this year.
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Commentary: Do Past Impeachments Provide A Roadmap For Today?
For the fourth time in American history, Congress is ensnared in the process of impeaching a sitting president. Scott MacKay has more in his commentary for The Public’s Radio.
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Commentary: Time To Invest In Trains Between Providence & Boston
Before Americans fell in love with cars, trains provided reliable and quick transportation among New England cities. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says its past time for better train connections between Providence and Boston.
