The Red Bandana Fund, which honors the legacy of social activist and journalist Richard Walton, has chosen to bestow the annual Red Bandana awards to…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The month of May is here, bringing a heightened focus on Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget and the PawSox proposal. So thanks for stopping by, and feel…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Regulate Pot Like Booze?
A push to legalize marijuana – once again – has returned to the Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses what has become a perennial issue…
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Newport Third Graders Lobby For Official State Insect
A group of third graders in Newport hope to convince lawmakers to name an official state insect. The students at St. Michael’s Country Day School in…
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Lifespan Mum On Medicaid Cuts; Waiting For Details Of Incentive Plan
As Gov. Gina Raimondo’s “Reinvent Medicaid” task force rockets toward the finish line, having recently spelled out more details about how the group…
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Bonus Q&A: Mattiello on Medicaid, Ethics, Legalizing Pot & More,
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello joins Bonus Q+A to discuss the PawSox’ proposal for a Providence stadium; state efforts to curb Medicaid spending; the…
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Governor For A Day Khatima Bulmer Embraces “Girl Power”
An 11-year-old Newport girl, Khatima Bulmer, got VIP access to the corridors of power at the Statehouse as the state’s governor for a day on Wednesday….
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After two snow-packed months, the apparent settling of the pension conflict, and Lincoln Chafee’s surprising emergence as a possible presidential…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Truly Independent Scrutiny of RI PawSox Deal
The debate over Rhode Island taxpayer support for a new stadium for the PawSox in Providence has started. RIPR Political Analyst Scott MacKay talks…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Expect the unexpected in Rhode Island politics, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome (idonnis…
