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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Deep Breath On RI Statehouse Tax Cuts
Cutting taxes is all the rage at the Rhode Island Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why lawmakers are talking about tax cuts…
R.I.P.: State House Reporter Jim Baron's Service
Veteran Rhode Island political reporter Jim Baron was remembered this afternoon as a journalist of great integrity, ability, dedication and humor at a…
Former State Sen. Alves cited for DUI
Former State Sen. Stephen Alves of West Warwick has been arrested for drunk driving after an accident on Route 146 In Lincoln. State Police say Alves…
Lincoln Chafee Official Gubernatorial Portrait Unveiled
The state unveiled the official portrait of former Governor Lincoln Chafee Thursday. The austere painting is unlike many of the previous portraits. Take…
TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Inaugural week is almost over, and the hard work of trying to nudge Rhode Island forward begins anew with a fresh slate of politicos. Thanks for…
Scott MacKay Commentary: Behind The Warwick Airport Development Blossom
Warwick has become a Rhode Island economic success story. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses what the rest of us can learn from the state’s…
Interfaith Group Asks Lawmakers: Will You Address Poverty?
Advocates for the poor gathered in the Statehouse rotunda Wednesday to appeal to lawmakers to address poverty as they begin a new legislative session….
R.I.P. Statehouse Reporter Jim Baron
There was a sad note at the Rhode Island State House this afternoon as the 2015 General Assembly opened the legislative session: Conspicuously missing…
Raimondo Says She’s Ready to Take on Rhode Island’s Problems
Gina Raimondo’s long path to the top job in Rhode Island politics culminated when she was sworn in Tuesday as the state’s first female governor….

