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…
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To Compete With Mass.,Twin River Proposes Moving Gambling From Newport Grand To Tiverton Location
The parent company of Twin River proposed Tuesday, in essence, to relocate Newport Grand’s video lottery terminals to a new location in Tiverton, close…
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State Celebrates 100th Protected Farm
A farm in Warren is the 100th farm in the state to be permanently protected for farming. This marks a milestone for the state’s farmland protection…
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The Bottom Line: Will A Rising Tide Lift Rhode Island’s Economy?
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: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After two snow-packed months, the apparent settling of the pension conflict, and Lincoln Chafee’s surprising emergence as a possible presidential…
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Tripling In Teen E-Cigarette Use: Reason To Worry?
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the trend in smoking traditional cigarettes among teens is down. That’s great…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Truly Independent Scrutiny of RI PawSox Deal
The debate over Rhode Island taxpayer support for a new stadium for the PawSox in Providence has started. RIPR Political Analyst Scott MacKay talks…
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RI State Budget Revenues Running Ahead Of Projections
The last budget crafted by former Gov. Lincoln Chafee’s administration and the General Assembly seems to be holding up fairly well, according to the…
