The Rhode Island House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to allow a voter referendum on a possible tax agreement between the Burrillville Town…
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No RI state tax or fee increases in House Budget Proposal
RIPR’s Ian Donnis is staking out the Statehouse this evening on budget watch. According to his interview with House Speaker Nick Mattiello, D-Cranston,…
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Legislative Leaders Kill Larger Grant Program, Maintain Smaller One
Legislative leaders announced Monday the elimination of a grant program that has sparked controversy following the resignation of former House Finance…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy June, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on…
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Committee Moves Power Plant Bill To House Floor
State Representative Cale Keable’s power plant bill took a step forward at the Statehouse yesterday. The House Environment & Natural Resources…
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Power Plant Bill Supporters, Opponents Pack Statehouse
The House Environment and Natural Resources committee heard hours of testimony last night for a bill related to a proposed power plant in Burrillville….
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Can Rhode Islanders Evah Stop Being So Negative?
New Public opinion surveys show Rhode Islanders are pessimistic about the future. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time for some new perspective. The latest poll from Bryant University’s Hassenfeld Insitute shows just 31 percent of Ocean State voters think the state is headed in the right direction, while 50 percent now say it’s […]
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UNAP Asks Health Dept. To Stop Review Of Memorial Closure Plan
Advocates for Memorial Hospital are keeping up their fight to stop the closure of the hospital’s birthing center. They’re calling for a halt while the…
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Haitians Celebrate May 18th
In honor of Haiti’s historic revolution more than 200 years ago, Haitians will rally at the Rhode Island Statehouse Wednesday. The event is also aimed…
