House lawmakers have voted to pass an $8.7 billion dollar budget that restores some proposed cuts and adds money for education and economic development….
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Massachusetts Gov. Baker Joins Gov. Raimondo For Lunch, Hockey Chat
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo met in Providence Tuesday. According to staffers from Governor Raimondo’s…
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A Preview Of The $8.6 Billion State Budget
The House Finance Committee is slated to vote Tuesday on the budget for the fiscal year beginning July first. As is usually the case the House makes…
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Elorza: OT Bill Would Devastate Cities & Towns; Firefighters Disagree, Fault Elorza
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on Monday made an urgent plea for lawmakers to reject a bill that would create a 42-hour workweek for firefighters,…
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California Startup Brings Solar Rooftops And Jobs To Rhode Island
Homeowners interested in switching to solar energy will soon have the option to do so with no upfront costs. The nation’s largest rooftop solar…
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Rhode Island Realtors’ Group Fears Proposed Budget’s Effects On State Second-Home Market
The Rhode Island Association of Realtors is voicing concerns over part of the state budget. The group opposes expanding the definition of a hotel. The…
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The Bottom Line: Tax Incentives For The Vacant I-195 Land And Other Providence Projects
Povidence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week Mark…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekend column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org, and you can follow me all week…
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Mattiello Slams Brakes on Raimondo’s Truck Toll Plan
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello is putting the brakes on Governor Raimondo’s plan to impose new tolls on trucks. Speaker Mattiello was at Governor…
