RI Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss the PawSox’ pitch for a Providence stadium, efforts to boost economic…
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Testimony Begins On Proposed Medicaid Cuts
State lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday on several proposals to cut Medicaid spending. Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget would cut state…
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Rhode Island Ocean Management Plan Gets An Update
The state’s management plan that zones offshore waters for renewable energy projects is getting an update. The first public meeting for stakeholders is…
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PawSox: Providence Ballpark Would Cost State About $2M Per Year
The debate over the Pawtucket Red Sox and a public subsidy to help keep the team in Rhode Island began in earnest Wednesday as PawSox ownership unveiled…
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Rising Tide: For Some In Central Falls, Recession Is Still Reality
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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Supporters, Opponents Divided with Providence Ballpark Plan Set For Unveiling
The owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox plan to unveil Wednesday afternoon their proposal for building a new ballpark in Providence. Some observers are…
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Local Group Launches Recycling Campaign As Earth Day Approaches
In advance of Earth Day, the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, the agency that runs the Central Landfill, has launched it’s annual education…
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Proponents Claim Eliminating ‘Caregivers’ Would Create Stronger Medical Marijuana Regulation
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…
