Roger Federer, considered by many the best tennis player in history, told me the other day the 10 reasons why he likes tennis. And he will tell you as…
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Rising Tide: For New College Grads, Job Prospects May Be Brightening
New graduates receive diplomas this weekend at the University of Rhode Island. Like grads across the state, they enter a job market showing signs of…
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Reed, Whitehouse vote against`fast-track’ Trade Authority for Obama
Rhode Island’s two U.S. Senators, Democrats Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, were both on the winning side as President Barack Obama’s fellow Democrats…
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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’s Cliff Walk Gets High Tech Upgrades
Newport’s famous Cliff Walk is now smart-phone friendly. The tourist attraction has added 16 trail markers with quick response codes. Visitors can get…
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Protesters Oppose PawSox Plan For New Stadium With Public Subsidies
Dozens of protesters gathered Monday afternoon outside a meeting of the PawSox’ owners and the Interstate-195 Redevelopment Commission. The team is…
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State Sets Aside Money For Energy Efficient Streetlights
A new pool of money is available for cities and towns looking to reduce their energy use and costs. The state is setting aside more than $500,000 to…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will A Rising Economic Tide Lift All Boats?
Rhode Island’s foundering economic is again the top Statehouse topic. Political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts as we at Rhode Island Public…
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GTECH Becomes IGT As Merger Is Finalized
Providence-based GTECH has officially changed its name to International Game Technology, after a merger with a British company of that name. Officials…
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RI Judiciary Edging Closer to an Updated Media Policy
Three years after the Rhode Island Courts began working to update a 31-year-old media policy, the process is continuing. According to court spokesman…
