House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the Pawtucket Red Sox’ request for $120 million in state lease…
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Tiverton Casino a Neccesary Evil
So Twin River’s parent company wants to build a new casino in Tiverton. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay explains why this has to be done. There are…
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Speaker Mattiello Wants to Eliminate the “Taylor Swift Tax”
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello wants to eliminate the “Taylor Swift tax” — Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed statewide property tax on vacation…
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Bob Kerr: We Have Seen The Best And The Worst
For more than 40 years, Bob Kerr worked at the Providence Journal, where he was beloved by many readers for his columns about the people and the issues…
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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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Rising Tide: Little Compton Farm Bucks Recession Trend
This story is part of our series “Rising Tide” about how – or whether – Rhode Islanders are emerging from the deepest economic recession since the 1930s…
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Magaziner Calls for Greater Disclosure on Corporation Campaign Contributions
State Treasurer Seth Magaziner is calling on federal regulators to require all publicly traded corporation to disclose their political contributions….
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New England Governors To Discuss Energy Challenges
Gov. Gina Raimondo will meet with other New England governors in Hartford, Conn., tomorrow to discuss the region’s energy problems. At a private…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Mementos and Memories
Family mementos and memories. For many of us they’re vitally important – and full of vitality, keeping loved ones near to our hearts, especially once…
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Donate Life, And More Ways to Help Others Live Healthier
In honor of Donate Life month (a yearly celebration of organ donors and recipients), I thought I’d offer a few suggestions for helping someone else lead…
