Governor Gina Raimondo is poised Monday to announce a major education initiative that would make the first two years of public higher education tuition…
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TGIF: 24 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Welcome to my first TGIF column of 2017, and thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the…
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Matt Jerzyk Named Chief Legal Counsel For Majority Leader Joseph Shekarchi
Matt Jerzyk, a familiar presence at the Statehouse, started in a new role Wednesday as chief legal counsel for House Majority Leader Joseph Shekarchi,…
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Faith Leaders, Activists, And Lawmakers Set To Gather For Annual Statehouse Vigil
One day after the start of Rhode Island’s new General Assembly session, a group of lawmakers, religious leaders and advocates for the poor planned to…
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Mattiello Says He’s Looking To Economic Growth To Pay For Car Tax Phaseout
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello doubled down Tuesday on his pledge to begin a phaseout in 2017 of the state’s unpopular car tax.
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Car Taxes, Recreational Marijuana, And Other Issues To Watch For At The Statehouse This Year
The New Year has begun, and that means it’s time for a new legislative session on Smith Hill. Lawmakers are expected to take up a range of issues, from…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RIP RI 2016, The Lives We Lost
As a New Year dawns, RIPR political analyst summons the spirit of Scottish poet Robert Burns, author of Auld Lang Syne, to recall some prominent Rhode…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2017! Welcome to my last TGIF column of 2016, and thanks for following my reports throughout the year. As usual, your…
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Commentary: Rep. Morgan’s ‘War On Christmas’ Legislation
In this season of peace and good will to all, now comes RI House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan, R-West Warwick, to rip down the mistletoe, knock over…
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Audio Postcard: A Holiday Concert At The Rhode Island Statehouse
The holiday concert: it’s a rite of passage for the thousands kids in bands, chorus, and orchestras across the country. By Christmas Eve, more than 3…
