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Federal Money Released For Fishermen Affected By 2013 Groundfish Disaster
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued Rhode Island a new wave of federal money to help fishermen affected by the groundfish dis…
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Education Leaders Tout Statewide High School Graduation Increase
Rhode Island’s four-year high school graduation rate has improved since last year. The 2015 graduation rate was 83 percent, up six points from 2014. Nor…
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Is Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Project Worth The Cost To Ratepayers?
After years of effort, Deepwater Wind expects to complete the first offshore wind farm in the US later this year. Supporters say the project off the co…
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House Judicary Reviews Sex-Trafficking Legislation
The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee discussed legislation involving sex trafficking in the state Tuesday. A proposed bill would require all convi…
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Gov. Raimondo In Washington D.C. For Annual Governors Conference
Governor Gina Raimondo is in Washington D.C. this weekend. She’s participating in the annual gathering of the National Governors Association. Raimondo w…
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The Bottom Line: Poll Reveals Views Of Cianci Funeral And More
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line. This week…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Pitchers and catchers have reported to Fort Myers, so glimmers of spring are slowly approaching. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Rhode Islander Pushing Bernie Sanders Message
Rhode Islander Tad Devine is the chief messenger for insurgent Bernie Sanders presidential campaign. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with…
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Battle With The Sea: Minimizing Wind Damage From Storms
The Hurricane of 1938 toppled some 275 million trees across New England. Today – with more trees and more buildings – state officials see wind damage as…
