Rhode Island’s General Assembly returns to the Statehouse Tuesday for the start of a new legislative session. RIPR Political Analyst Scott MacKay…
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Little Known To The Public, Archives Contain Treasures Of State History
In an unassuming building about a mile from the Rhode Island Statehouse, there’s a treasure trove of history at the State Archives. Located in downtown…
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Top 10 Stories Of 2017
We’re counting down the top 10 local news stories of 2017. Each day, we’ll post a new story. And we’ll reveal RIPR’s top story of 2017 on New Year’s Day.
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After A Moment In The Spotlight, RI Statehouse Christmas Tree Comes Down
The Christmas Tree in the Rhode Island Statehouse will be replaced after its appearance made national headlines. The 25-foot Fraiser Fir appeared to be…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Ah, the intra-party fellowship of the holiday season! That’s one of one of our top themes this week, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas At The RI Statehouse
As we near the end of 2017, Rhode Island Public Radio Political Analyst Scott MacKay has been reflecting on the year in politics and the year ahead….
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Raimondo Joins Women’s Caucus In Criticizing Treatment By RI Democratic Party
Governor Gina Raimondo on Friday joined the Women’s Caucus of the Rhode Island Democratic Party in expressing dismay over how caucus members were…
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CCRI In Talks With Indian Tech Company Infosys On Worker Pipeline
The Community College of Rhode Island has been in talks with India-based tech company Infosys for months about a training partnership. The talks were…
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Developer Announces Plans For New Retail In Benny’s Stores
As Rhode Islanders continue to lament the loss of local retail chain Benny’s, the company buying up the buildings is looking to the future. The…
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Flanders Points To Contrast With Whitehouse In Unveiling US Senate Run
Former Rhode Island Supreme Court justice Robert G. Flanders Jr. announced Thursday his Republican campaign for the U.S. Senate seat
