Lincoln Chafee’s announcement that he is seriously considering a campaign for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination brings to mind sports…
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Development Commission Head Testifies Before State Lawmakers
The head of the panel redeveloping former highway land in Providence says she’s hopeful that new approaches will spark more proposals for the site. I…
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Carbon Tax Bill Withdrawn, But Its Campaign Moves Forward
A new economic study by a forecasting firm has found that putting a tax on carbon pollution would reduce emissions and create jobs in Rhode Island. That…
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Patient Advocates Protest Bill That Would Ban Medical Marijuana Caregivers
Advocates for patients who use medical marijuana are protesting a new bill that would quash a key component of the state’s medical marijuana program….
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Lawmakers To Consider Bill Allowing Terminally Ill Patients To Manage Their Own Deaths
A bill that would enable terminally ill patients to manage their own deaths with medication prescribed by a doctor is slated for a House Health,…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column, recapping another eventful week in Rhode Island. As always, your tips and feedback is welcome, and you can…
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Sen. Reed Reacts Cautiously To Potential Iranian Nuclear Deal
Senator Jack Reed is extending cautious response to a potential nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers. Reed is the ranking Democrat on the…
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Settlement Presented In Pension Case; May 18 Deadline For Implementation
A Superior Court judge has set a timeline to move forward with a settlement in the court case over the state pension overhaul. The agreement still needs…
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Hearings On Gov. Raimondo’s Proposed Budget Set To Begin
Legislative finance committees are set to start holding hearings Tuesday on details of Governor Gina Raimondo’s first budget. The governor’s spending…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Another hectic Friday, so we’ll keep the preliminaries short while continuing to welcome your attention on…
