The future of the Pawtucket Red Sox stadium, and President Donald Trump’s shifting policies on immigration. That’s all part of the conversation this…
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House Finance Approves PawSox Bill; Debate To Continue Friday
Rhode Island’s House Finance Committee approved legislation Thursday that would help create a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox, although House…
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House Finance Committee Expected To Vote Thursday For PawSox Stadium Legislation
In a significant breakthrough on an issue that has consumed attention in Rhode Island for years, the House Finance Committee is expected to vote…
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Happy Father’s Day, Dads!
Happy Father’s Day, all you dads who watch ESPN in the middle of the night while feeding your infant, who change diapers between innings without…
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On 66-7 Vote, RI House Passes $9.55B Budget; Split Detailed For Sports Betting
On a 66 to 7 vote, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a $9.55 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 and that spells out…
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TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The Rhode Island House budget vote is monkeying with our column-writing schedule, so this week’s TGIF is a bit abbreviated. But we’re still checking the…
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Bonus Q&A: DiPalma On Medicaid, PawSox, Incentives, Marijuana & More
Rhode Island state Sen. Louis DiPalma (D-Middletown) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss Medicaid spending, the PawSox stadium debate, incentives, the…
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“Born To Hit”: Fisher Cats Star Guerrero Jr. Is A Major Force In The Minor Leagues
One of the most hyped young baseball players in the country right now happens to have a Fisher Cat on his uniform. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the son of…
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Nursing Home Case Settled; Mattiello Cites ‘Systemic’ Problems At Health & Human Services
With a potentially costly legal dispute settled between the state of Rhode Island and a group of nursing homes, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said…
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TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in the Biggest Little. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you…
