Curt Schilling said Tuesday he was surprised to learn in 2010 that most of state reps voting on a $125 million job development program were unaware…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Arrogance Of DeSimone And Malik Write-In Campaigns
Politicians love to say that elections matter. Except when some of them don’t like the results. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why two…
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Rhode Island Observes Nat’l Heroin And Opioid Awareness Week
U.S. Attorney Peter Neronha will hold a series of town hall meetings about the growing public health crisis of opioid addiction and overdose. The…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tuesday’s (predictably) low-turnout primary (surprisingly) punched above its weight in offering a lot of grist for the political mill. So let’s get…
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Mental Health Hearings Begin Thursday At Statehouse
A series of hearings about the state of mental health care kicks off Thursday at the Statehouse. Lawmakers are concerned about gaps in the system….
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TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Weekend and 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…
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Housing And Urban Development Secretary To Stop In RI
The head of the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development, Julian Castro, makes a stop in the Ocean State today. Castro is working to raise…
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RhodyVotes ’16: Democrats Vie For Seat Vacated By State Rep. John Carnevale
The residency case involving state Rep. John Carnevale has resulted in an open seat in the House of Representatives.
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Former Pawtucket Mayor James Doyle Dies At 78
James Doyle, the popular, longest serving mayor of Pawtucket and a fixture in the city’s political leadership for generations, died Friday night. He…
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Burrillville Lawmakers Pen Letter To Health Department, Voicing Concerns Over Power Plant
Lawmakers from Burrillville are calling on the Department of Health to recommend withholding approvals for the proposed power plant in the area, until…
