Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien is still holding out hope that lawmakers will consider a proposal for a new PawSox stadium before the summer recess.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
June is here, Speaker Mattiello’s long-awaited car tax plan has arrived, and the end of the legislative session is coming into view. So thanks for…
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State Police Release Transcript Of Additional Costantino Interview
State Police released Friday some additional documents from their investigation into 38 Studios. But the documents do not appear to shed fresh light on…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Can RI Afford Mattiello’s Car Tax Phase Out?
Rhode Island House Speaker Nick Mattiello has put forward a plan to get rid of the car tax. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s a fine plan,…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
If you come to a fork in the road, take it. So said Yogi Berra, and the expression seems fitting given recent news. So thanks for stopping by for my…
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Grebien Warns PawSox May Leave Rhode Island
One day after a top lawmaker effectively killed prospects for a new PawSox stadium in the current General Assembly session, Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien…
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GOP Lawmakers, Trucking Industry Renew Criticism Of Raimondo’s Toll Program
Republican lawmakers and trucking industry representatives renewed their criticism of Governor Gina Raimondo’s truck-toll program on Tuesday, arguing it…
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Gun Control Advocates Gather In Support Of Pending Bills
Advocates for stricter gun laws are scheduled to gather at the Statehouse Tuesday. The event, organized by the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A number of thorny issues are maturing in time for the final weeks of the legislative session. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will Raimondo Go All-Out On New PawSox Stadium?
The sun is out, baseball bats are cracking, and Rhode Island is embroiled in another ballpark saga that appears headed to extra innings. In this game,…
