It’s the first day of Spring, but don’t put away your winter coat just yet. After a brutal January and February, more snow is predicted today. National…
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Happy Match Day, Future Docs!
Today, medical students across the country found out where they’ll be spending the next several years of their training, as a resident. It’s called…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For A Rhode Island Pension Deal
Once again, Rhode Island politics is ensnared in a public employee pension controversy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time to put this…
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Political Roundtable: Raimondo on Her Budget, Jobs & the Pension Dispute
Governor Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss her budget proposal, efforts to reinvent Medicaid, the pension dispute and much…
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Bonus Q+A: Raimondo on Economic Development, the PawSox, Medicaid & More
Governor Gina Raimondo joins us on Bonus Q+A this week to discuss Rhode Island’s economy, changing Medicaid, a possible Providence ballpark for the…
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Supporters, Opponents Square Off On Raising RI’s $2.89 Sub-Minimum Wage
A new coalition held a Statehouse news conference Thursday to press for an increase in the state’s $2.89 sub-minimum wage. Supporters call this a…
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Rhode Islanders Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day With Zeppoles
Today is St. Joseph’s Day, and many Rhode Islanders are celebrating the holiday with zeppoles. The special pastry is available only around this time of…
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Full House Approves Twin River Hotel Proposal
The full house has approved a bill allowing Twin River Casino to build a hotel on its property. Twin River wants the hotel to compete with proposed…
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Kids’ Mental Health Hospitalizations Doubled Since Recession
Since about 2007, the percent of all hospitalizations of kids 18 and under for a mental health reason has nearly doubled. According to state public…
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Raimondo Discusses Budget and More on R.I. Public Political Roundtable Tomorrow A.M.
Gov. Gina Raimondo joins RIPR Political Roundtable tomorrow for a discussion of her first budget and other topics. She talks about the Taylor Swift tax,…
