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…
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Tiverton To Open First New Library In 75 Years
Tiverton is about to open a new library for the first time in 75 years. Chair of the Tiverton Library Foundation Eileen Browning says the town passed a…
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The State And Providence Scrap Metal Recycler Reach An Agreement
The state of Rhode Island and a scrap metal recycler have reached an agreement through a court order to address pollution on the Providence waterfront….
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GTECH Becomes IGT As Merger Is Finalized
Providence-based GTECH has officially changed its name to International Game Technology, after a merger with a British company of that name. Officials…
