In Bristol this weekend, live owls, hawks, and other birds of prey will take center stage at the Audubon Society’s Environmental Education Center. The…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: PawSox Providence Dream Field Becoming Nightmare
The plan for a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox in Providence has hit a roadblock. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses how this field of…
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Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna Recieves Posthumous Rhode Island Cross
Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna was honored posthumously with the “Rhode Island Cross” this week. The Green Beret died in action overseas in August. Rhode…
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Raimondo Takes 'Ice Bucket Challenge' To Fight ALS
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo took the ice bucket challenge Tuesday afternoon on the Statehouse steps. Alongside half a dozen Rhode Island…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Better Times for Organized Labor on Labor Day 2015
For workers and unions, there hasn’t been much to celebrate on Labor Day in recent years. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says things may finally…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A summer slowdown of news? Rhode Island’s summer of 2015 will likely be remembered for two important releases of information — the State Police report…
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PawSox Stadium Vs Superman Building: The Battle Over Public Subsidies
A proposed ballpark for the PawSox in Providence and the vacant so-called Superman Building might seem to have little in common. Yet both raise…
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National Governors Conference Coming Back To RI In 2017
The National Governors Association’s annual summer meeting will be held in Rhode Island in 2017, the NGA announced Monday. “We’re excited to bring the…
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Mattiello Says PawSox Ballpark Likely to Not Be Discussed Until ’16 Session
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello says lawmakers are unlikely to consider a revised proposal for a Pawtucket Red Sox stadium in Providence until their…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Enjoy summer while you can. Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by. As always, your tips and comments remain welcome via idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org,…
