Two state lawmakers added their voice against a proposed power plant in Burrillville at a third public hearing for the project Monday. State Sen. Paul…
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Reed Calls For United Democratic Party; Stops Short Of Urging Sanders To Leave The Race
Speaking Monday, U.S. Senator Jack Reed echoed calls for unity among Democrats in the lead up to the presidential election. But Reed stopped short of…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
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 the twitters. Here…
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UNAP Asks Health Dept. To Stop Review Of Memorial Closure Plan
Advocates for Memorial Hospital are keeping up their fight to stop the closure of the hospital’s birthing center. They’re calling for a halt while the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Clean Up Statehouse Grant System
Another week of turmoil in Rhode Island over government grants to non-profit groups.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will The Gallison Mess Wake Up R.I. Voters?
Once again, a Rhode Island lawmaker has resigned from his post after announcing a police investigation. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay has some…
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RI Democratic Party Names Local Delegates For DNC
15 delegates, elected during last week’s Presidential nominating primary, will head to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this summer to…
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O’Neill Mulling 2018 Run For General Treasurer; Not Seeking Senate Re-election
State Sen. Edward O’Neill, who announced Monday he is not seeking re-election to the state Senate, tells RIPR he is considering a run for state…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political season keeps zipping along, with the calendar turning toward May. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, you can share…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Sanders, Trump Represented Change In RI Presidential Primaries
Rhode Island’s political establishment was rebuked in last week’s presidential primaries as Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump coasted to victories.
