A bill that would eliminate caregivers from the state’s medical marijuana program continues to stir up controversy. But a lobbyist behind the bill says…
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Rising Tide: Starting A Business, And A Family, At The Height Of A Recession
As part of our new series “Rising Tide,” Rhode Island Public Radio is bringing you stories of life after the Great Recession. The economy is improving,…
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Skeffington to Unveil Details Wednesday on Proposed Providence Ballpark
The waiting is almost over for details on the Providence ballpark envisioned by the new ownership of the Pawtucket Red Sox. Boston Red Sox president and…
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Rising Tide: To Survive Rough Times, Women Business Owners Join Forces
This story is part of our series “Rising Tide,” about how – or whether – Rhode Islanders are emerging from the deepest economic recession since the…
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Hillary Clinton’s entrance to 2016 race: Is She Inevitable?
Hillary Clinton, the most favored non-incumbent presidential candidate in memory, enters the 2016 Democratic presidential sweepstakes tomorrow in what…
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Raimondo Touts “Lean” Effort to Make Government More Responsive
Governor Gina Raimondo has signed an executive order meant to foster efficiency and innovation through a so-called lean government initiative. The…
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The Bottom Line: RI Housing Director On Affordable Housing, HUD Investigation
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: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Expect the unexpected in Rhode Island politics, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome (idonnis…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will A Rising Economic Tide Lift All Boats?
Rhode Island’s foundering economic is again the top Statehouse topic. Political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts as we at Rhode Island Public…
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Chafee’s Long-Shot Presidential Quest
Lincoln Chafee’s announcement that he is seriously considering a campaign for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination brings to mind sports…
