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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For A Rhode Island Pension Deal
Once again, Rhode Island politics is ensnared in a public employee pension controversy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time to put this…
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Political Roundtable: Raimondo on Her Budget, Jobs & the Pension Dispute
Governor Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss her budget proposal, efforts to reinvent Medicaid, the pension dispute and much…
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Bonus Q+A: Raimondo on Economic Development, the PawSox, Medicaid & More
Governor Gina Raimondo joins us on Bonus Q+A this week to discuss Rhode Island’s economy, changing Medicaid, a possible Providence ballpark for the…
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Supporters, Opponents Square Off On Raising RI’s $2.89 Sub-Minimum Wage
A new coalition held a Statehouse news conference Thursday to press for an increase in the state’s $2.89 sub-minimum wage. Supporters call this a…
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Full House Approves Twin River Hotel Proposal
The full house has approved a bill allowing Twin River Casino to build a hotel on its property. Twin River wants the hotel to compete with proposed…
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Raimondo Discusses Budget and More on R.I. Public Political Roundtable Tomorrow A.M.
Gov. Gina Raimondo joins RIPR Political Roundtable tomorrow for a discussion of her first budget and other topics. She talks about the Taylor Swift tax,…
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Providence Launches ‘Parent Academy’
Providence will offer free classes for parents under a new initiative aimed at improving city schools. The district is partnering with the Paul Cuffee…
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Education Board Nominee Up For Hearing
Governor Gina Raimondo’s pick to lead the State Board of Education faces a hearing Wednesday. Barbara Cottam is scheduled to appear before the Senate…
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Wendy Nilsson appointed by Elorza as Providence Parks Supt.
Wendy Nilsson has been appointed the new superintendent of the Providence Parks and Recreation Department, Mayor Jorge Elorza announced today. Nilsson…
