House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello joins Bonus Q&A to discuss possible ways to avoid future budget stalemates, 38 Studios, the PawSox, the paid sick…
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Political Roundtable: Mattiello On Budget Impasse, PawSox & Evergreen Contracts
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello joins Political Roundtable to discuss the potential end to the state budget impasse; the next step on the…
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Roger Federer: A Champion’s Champion
Professional tennis has returned to Newport this week with the Dell Technologies Hall of Fame Open, the grass-court tournament known for decades as the…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
So much for July being a slow news month. We’ve got the budget impasse, governors from around the U.S., and even the Sox cutting ties with Pedro…
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Audio Postcard: Contemporary Works Infiltrate Newport’s Art Scene, At Least For The Summer
The art scene in Newport is known for maritime seascapes and portraits of the city’s Gilded Age wealth. But recently, an influx of challenging…
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Bonus Q+A: Sen. Miller On The PawSox, Recreational Marijuana, And His Future In The Senate
Rhode Island Senator Josh Miller of Cranston has called on his colleagues to reconvene the General Assembly and solve a budget stalemate. Miller talks…
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Financial Adviser Sued Over 38 Studios Still Has Many Government Clients
Remember Rhode Island’s disastrous deal with former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling? The state invested $75 million of taxpayer dollars in Schilling’s…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Statehouse Pols Forget To Put Public First
Rhode Island is now a week into a new fiscal year without an approved budget. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says the longer this goes on, the…
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TGIF: 9 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A new fiscal year dawns, along with a series of fresh storylines. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can…
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Things To Do In The Ocean State This Fourth Of July Weekend
Locals and tourists alike will find no shortage of things to do this Fourth of July weekend in Rhode Island. Fireworks, parties, and parades are planned…
