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Bonus Q&A: McKee on Municipal Budgets, Charter Schools, PawSox & More
Lieutenant Governor Daniel McKee joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss his efforts as lieutenant governor, legislation restricting charter schools, the…
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Public Forum – A Providence Stadium: Strike Out Or Home Run?
When the PawSox owner, Ben Mondor, died in 2010, the future of the team was cast into doubt. A new ownership group took over the team earlier this year…
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Minor League Baseball Executive Discusses PawSox Stadium Proposal
Another day in Providence, another desultory meeting on the plan to move the Pawtucket Red Sox from McCoy Stadium to a new ballpark to be built on the…
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Lawmakers Prepare To Unveil Their Version Of The State Budget
Lawmakers on the House Finance Committee are about to get down to serious discussion of the new state budget. The fate of Governor Gina Raimondo’s most…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The temperature is rising, the General Assembly’s budget vote is drawing closer, and a PawSox deal still hangs in the balance. So thanks for stopping…
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Political Roundtable: Cicilline on Congress, Raimondo’s Infrastructure Plan & PawSox
Congressman David Cicilline joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Congress, the PawSox, Governor Raimondo’s infrastructure plan, and other…
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Lucchino, Guardedly, Says PawSox are Pursuing Renegotiation for Providence Ballpark
As one of the most recognized figures in Major League Baseball, Larry Lucchino has enjoyed exhilarating peaks — like the Boston Red Sox’ remarkable…
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Pawtucket Mayor Calls On PawSox Ownership To Share Study Outlining Stadium Costs
Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien is asking again for a copy of a study outlining the cost of potential improvements to McCoy Stadium. In a letter to…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Next Move for PawSox Providence Stadium?
One of the principals of the new Pawtucket Red Sox ownership has died abruptly and was laid to rest over the weekend.. RIPR Political Analyst Scott…
