New York developer Jason Fane’s proposal for a 600-foot residential tower in Providence’s I-195 District has sparked sharp debate. Fane calls his…
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Senate Delays Vote On Mandatory Sentencing Bill For Drug Dealers
The Rhode Island Senate postponed a scheduled vote Wednesday night on a bill that would mandate life sentences for drug dealers in fatal overdose cases,…
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Medical Professionals, Community Groups Oppose Drug Homicide Bill
Dozens of medical professionals and community groups are asking the Rhode Island Senate to delay a scheduled vote Wednesday on a bill to mandate life…
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RI Biomass Bill Sparks Debate Between Environmentalists, Green Energy Developers
Environmentalists and green energy companies in Rhode Island are at odds over a bill that could advance the development of biomass power plants in the…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Campaign season continues to heat up, with the end-of-June filing deadline drawing ever closer. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Avedisian Bids Warwick Farewell After Nearly 20 Years As Mayor
Scott Avedisian is leaving after nearly two decades as Warwick’s mayor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with Avedisian last week on his…
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Bonus Q&A: Ruggerio On PawSox, Providence Water, Line-Item Veto & More
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss the fate of the PawSox stadium plan, Providence Mayor Jorge…
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Political Roundtable: Ruggerio On Sports Betting & The Fane Tower Proposal
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio joins Political Roundtable to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s move to legalize sports betting — an…
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Whitehouse Poll Shows 58-Point Lead Over Lincoln Chafee In Potential Democratic Matchup
A poll commissioned by U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse’s campaign shows Whitehouse with a 58-point lead over potential rival Lincoln Chafee among likely…
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Flanders Resurfaces Opioid Issue In U.S. Senate Fight With Whitehouse
Robert Flanders, one of two Republicans running for the chance to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, is criticizing Whitehouse for backing…
