The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has selected the University of Rhode Island (URI) to be one of two partners in its Coastal Resilience…
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Bonus Q&A: Giarrusso on Small Business, Campaign Finance, the GOP Outlook & More
State Representative Anthony Giarrusso (R-East Greenwich) joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss the merits of reform attempts in the House; what the…
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Raimondo Unsure If PawSox Deal Will Be Decided This Legislative Session
Governor Gina Raimondo said Tuesday she’s unsure if the Pawtucket Red Sox proposal to move to Providence will be decided — as the team’s ownership…
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RI Gas Tax to Inch Up 1-cent in July
Rhode Island motorists will see a small increase of one-cent in the gasoline tax on July 1, 2015 to account for inflation, according to the state…
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Raimondo, Mattiello Rally Behind Shekarchi’s Job Development-Tax Credit Bill
Governor Gina Raimondo and House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello cited a message of collaboration as they lent their support Tuesday to a job development…
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Twin River Offers Timeline, But Few Details On Proposed Tiverton Gaming Facility
The parent company of Twin River presented few details to the Tiverton town council regarding its plans to move Newport Grand’s gaming license to…
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Nepalese Scholar At Brown Coordinates Relief Efforts
A Nepalese scholar at Brown University is using his international development expertise and personal knowledge of the country to help guide relief…
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RI Wants To Open Records In 38 Studios Lawsuit
Rhode Island state government has asked a state Superior Court judge to open to the public records related to the state’s civil suit against several…
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Twin River Officials To Present Plans For Casino To Tiverton Residents
Twin River’s leadership plans to hold an informational meeting in Tiverton Monday on its proposed casino. Twin River hopes to transfer the gambling…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The month of May is here, bringing a heightened focus on Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget and the PawSox proposal. So thanks for stopping by, and feel…
