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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Scott MacKay Commentary: Organized Labor’s Private Sector Woes
It’s Labor Day, the holiday celebrating working people. That got RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay thinking about unions, and the decline of organized…
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Political Roundtable: Walsh On 2018, PawSox & Fatima Pension Woes
Robert A. Walsh Jr., executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island teachers’ union, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the…
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URI Kicks Off The College Football Season Thursday Night
College football in Rhode Island returns for another season Thursday night when the University of Rhode Island kicks off against Central Michigan at…
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Youth Rugby Grows Despite Concern Over Concussions
Rugby is on the rise. In fact, it’s the fastest growing sport in the country. But it’s also dangerous.
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Ruggerio Hopes For PawSox Stadium Vote In November
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio hopes the PawSox’ proposal for a new Pawtucket stadium will get a General Assembly vote in November.
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RI Blood Center And NE Patriots Help In Harvey Relief Efforts
As flooding from tropical storm Harvey worsens in Houston and begins to affect nearby states, New England continues to pitch in for relief efforts.
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Senate Committee To Hold PawSox Stadium Hearings
The Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee has scheduled a series of hearings on the proposal for a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium, Sen. William Conley, D…
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When Frank Montanaro Sr. Helped Linc Almond Bring Fidelity To Rhode Island
The death of Rhode Island labor leader Frank Montanaro Sr. reminded former Gov. Lincoln Almond of Montanaro’s crucial role in helping to get the…
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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,…
