Sometimes it’s hard to figure who’s in charge at the Rhode Island Statehouse. This year isn’t one of those times, as RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay…
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TGIF: 14 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The budget awaits Senate approval, and the General Assembly could end its 2018 session in the week ahead. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It may not yet be time to cue The Final Countdown , but we’re getting there with House Finance signing off on a new state budget. So thanks for stopping…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Another Chafee Campaign For Governor? Nyet
Former Gov. and U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee is back on the scene with a series of media appearances. Chafee is thinking about running for governor again…
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Providence Mayor Elorza Makes A Case For Increasing The City’s Public School Funding
The Providence City Council is expected to vote on the new city budget tonight. The $376 million proposal includes an increase in spending for the city…
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GOP Lawmakers Outline Four Budget Priorities
Republican lawmakers on Tuesday outlined four budget priorities that they said will put the state on a path to a better economy.
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Gov. Raimondo Reaffirms RI’s Commitment To Paris Climate Agreement
Gov. Gina Raimondo said Rhode Island will continue to address climate change despite President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island’s next big election season is slowly emerging even as summer beckons. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: How RI Pols Provoked Cynicism Over 38 Studios
Why does the 38 Studios disaster still haunt Rhode Island’s political reputation? RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay has been thinking about the video…
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RI Sen. Miller, Rep. Slater Offer Legal Pot Compromise
The two Rhode Island lawmakers who are leading the effort to legalize marijuana in the Ocean State have offered a compromise they call “incremental…
