James Skeffington, the Providence lawyer and longtime Rhode Island deal-maker who served as the public face of the new ownership of the Pawtucket Red…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
State revenue is up, the Sox are down, and Friday is here. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are welcome at…
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Spectacular Tennis Hall of Fame Museum Re-opening
Roger Federer, considered by many the best tennis player in history, told me the other day the 10 reasons why he likes tennis. And he will tell you as…
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Political Roundtable: Rodriguez on Medicaid Spending, Misuse of Campaign Funds and PawSox
Physician, educator and talk-show host Pablo Rodriguez joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the uptick in state revenue; the battle over…
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Holy Cross Sports Economist Says Triple A Ballpark Subsidies Not Justified by Benefits
College of the Holy Cross professor Victor Matheson, a sports economist, says the economic benefits of the PawSox’ proposed Providence ballpark do not…
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Local Fans React To NFL Penalty Against Tom Brady
The NFL lawyer who investigated the deflation of footballs by the Patriots last season says he has direct evidence quarterback Tom Brady knew about the…
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Sports World Has Lost Its Mind Again
Sports World has lost its mind. Again. Why would the NFL suspend Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for the first four games of the 2015 season because an…
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Despite Outside Interest, Pawsox Prefer To Stay In Rhode Island
Despite interest from other communities, the PawSox say they remain focused on moving the team to Providence. New Bedford officials have indicated a…
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R.I.P. John Rollins
John Rollins, a former Providence city council member, civil rights activist and football star at La Salle Academy and the University of Rhode Island,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Streetcar No One Desires
So Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza wants to build a trolley system. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a great idea, but can the city afford…
