Rhode Island’s U.S. Senators are taking aim at a new federal policy that separates children from families crossing into the country illegally. The issue…
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50 Years Later, A Look Back At Robert Kennedy’s Message Of Hope
This week marks 50 years since Robert F. Kennedy was shot in California while campaigning for the presidency. He died from his wounds the following day.
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Chafee Decides Against U.S. Senate Run In 2018
Former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee has decided against pursuing the post he lost to U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse in 2006.
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This Day In History: Rhode Island Ratifies The Constitution
More than 200 years ago, on May 29 , 1790, Rhode Island became the last state of the union to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
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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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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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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…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The May Revenue Estimating Conference is in the books, signaling the beginning of the end of the legislative session, and all the excitement that comes…
