U.S. Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island is among a bipartisan group calling for a federal probe of the credit agency Equifax.
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Whitehouse Latest NE Senator To Join Push For Single-Payer Health Care
Joining forces with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is the latest lawmaker to announce plans to co-sponsor legislation to…
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TGIF: 24 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
With the flip of the calendar to September, the lull of late summer will soon give way to a burst of political activity: a special legislative session,…
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U.S. Sen. Whitehouse Raises Alarms About Planned Care New England’s Sale
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is raising alarms about a proposed sale of Care New England — Rhode Island’s second-largest hospital group to a large out…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’re edging ever closer to a lively election year, as seen by the events of the past week. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: More Women Win Election On Progressive Platform
Rhode Island voters have sent another progressive Democratic woman to Smith Hill, Dawn Euer, who won a vacant Senate seat in Newport. RIPR political…
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Newport And Jamestown Voters Pick A New State Senator Tuesday
In Newport and Jamestown, voters head to the polls Tuesday to pick a new state senator for District 13. The seat used to be held by former Senate…
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National Grid Proposes 53% Increase In Energy Prices, Would Raise Monthly Bills $17
National Grid wants to raise Rhode Island’s energy rates by 53 percent starting October 1.
