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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. There’s plenty of news, even in the peak of summer, so we’re ready to dive in. Your tips…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Top RI State Workers Not Overpaid
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo wants to raise the salaries of some of Rhode Island’s top state employees, a move Republican State Chairman Brandon Bell…
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Cranston Park Avenue Bridge Reopens After Controversial Shutdown
Transportation officials reopened the Park Avenue Bridge in Cranston six days ahead of schedule. Repairs began in late June due to replace an aging…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: More Wonky Reports About RI Economy
A coalition of researchers from Rhode Island’s colleges and universities have released another round of reports on the state’s economy. RIPR political…
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R.I.P. Chris Nocera
Christopher Nocera, a longtime Providence political operative, Elmhurst neighborhood activist and City Hall fixture, died suddenly last night. He was 60…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Never a dull moment around here, as the 2015 General Assembly session screeched to a dramatic close this week. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your…
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RI Capitol TV Reporter Dave Barber Hospitalized
Dave Barber, a familiar face at the Statehouse and reporter for Capitol Television, is hospitalized in his home state of Michigan after suffering a…
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Brown Prof Weighs In On Confederate Battle Flag, Legacy Of Racism
The shooting death of nine people at Emanuel AME church in Charleston, South Carolina, has raised a nationwide discussion about the Confederate battle…
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Rhode Island Artscape: Oddities Of The State Archives
For this month’s Rhode Island Artscape, we take a visit to the State Archives in downtown Providence. The agency has unveiled a new exhibit dedicated…
