Former House Speaker Gordon Fox has admitted that he violated the law by converting campaign money to personal use and accepting a bribe to wire a…
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Former Speaker Gordon Fox Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Wire Fraud & Filing a False Tax Return
Almost one year after a state-federal raid that sparked the sudden end of his political career, former House Speaker Gordon Fox is facing a three-year…
Pawsox Sold To Group That Plans To Move The Team To Providence
The Pawtucket Red Sox have been sold to a group of familiar Rhode Island business leaders and Boston Red Sox executives who are intent on moving the…
TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly read. Lots going on, so we’ll get right to it. As always, feel free to drop me a line at idonnis (at) ripr (dot…
Raimondo Executive Order Targets Improving RI’s Business Climate
Governor Gina Raimondo signed an executive order Tuesday intended to improve the state’s business climate. The order requires closer scrutiny for newly…
TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Cold enough for ya? We thought so. Give it time, and we’ll be complaining about something else. Thanks for stopping by in the interim. As always, feel…
Scott MacKay Commentary: More Than Meets Eye In Rep. Joe Almeida Arrest?
Once again, a Rhode Island General Assembly member has been arrested.Rhode Island Public Radio’s political analyst Scott MacKay on why the charges…
Legislation To Expand Access To Experimental Drugs Introduced
New legislation aimed at increasing access to experimental medical treatments was introduced Wednesday at the Statehouse. It could broaden access to…
Scott MacKay Commentary: Changing Of The Guard In R.I. Education Leadership
Big changes are in the offing for Rhode Island public education policy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on what’s at stake. After six years as…
Opponents, Supporters Debate Tougher Penalties for Highway Protests
The legislative debate over whether Rhode Island needs stiffer penalties to deter protests on the highway began Wednesday night at the Statehouse. The…

